Honor X80i vs Tecno Pova 5
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 219g).
Honor X80i
Tecno Pova 5
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 219g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 26/100)
- Overall rating 23/100
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Honor X80i scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (68/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X80i | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 408000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 219 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (24/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (68/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X80i edges out the Tecno Pova 5 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.