Honor X8a vs TCL 40 NxtPaper
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. Both devices score the same overall rating of 39/100. Key differences: the TCL 40 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
TCL 40 NxtPaper
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
The Honor X8a and the TCL 40 NxtPaper received the same MobileRank rating — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 29/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL 40 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL 40 NxtPaper, 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 — 29/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL 40 NxtPaper are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL 40 NxtPaper?
Both devices scored 39/100. They are identical on performance — 29/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the TCL 40 NxtPaper (46/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL 40 NxtPaper?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 40 NxtPaper — 39/100.
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL 40 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the TCL 40 NxtPaper (46/100 vs 33/100).