Honor X7a vs Tecno Spark 9
The Honor X7a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, while the Tecno Spark 9 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X7a leads — 30/100 vs 27/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X7a has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X7a
Tecno Spark 9
What makes Honor X7a better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (32/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 9 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X7a vs the Tecno Spark 9, the Honor X7a scores 3 points higher (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7a leads (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 leads (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 14/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 notably outperforms the Honor X7a (66/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (59/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X7a | Tecno Spark 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.8" TFT LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 167.5×76.9×8.3 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X7a
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X7a
- 6.8" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Tecno Spark 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X7a
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X7a and Tecno Spark 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 14/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (32/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 9 notably outperforms the Honor X7a (66/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X7a notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 9 (59/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X7a or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X7a edges out the Tecno Spark 9 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X7a and the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X7a has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Tecno Spark 9 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X7a or the Tecno Spark 9?
The Honor X7a leads on camera score (32/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X7a over the Tecno Spark 9?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X7a (59/100 vs 32/100).