Honor X8a vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads — 47/100 vs 39/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 108 MP; the TCL 50 NxtPaper is faster in AnTuTu (528,398 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 196g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
TCL 50 NxtPaper
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 196g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 62/100)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 528398 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the TCL 50 NxtPaper scores 8 points higher (47/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL 50 NxtPaper leads Honor X8a by 30.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL 50 NxtPaper are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 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 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper edges out the Honor X8a by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on performance (43/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL 50 NxtPaper (43/100 vs 29/100).