Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $230 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition has the bigger battery (8300 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 975,254); the Honor X70 Refresh Edition is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor X70 Refresh Edition better?
- Bigger battery: 8300 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 30W
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $300
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3148
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X70 Refresh Edition vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition leads (87/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Honor X70 Refresh Edition — 72/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (65/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X70 Refresh Edition | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2640 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.1×7.8 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X70 Refresh Edition
- 8300 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X70 Refresh Edition and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Honor X70 Refresh Edition by 43.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Honor X70 Refresh Edition was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X70 Refresh Edition notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (65/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Honor X70 Refresh Edition by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X70 Refresh Edition and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X70 Refresh Edition or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Honor X70 Refresh Edition over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor X70 Refresh Edition is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.