Honor X8a vs TCL 50 SE
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL 50 SE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 39/100 vs 37/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 SE 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 50 SE
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 195g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
What makes TCL 50 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the TCL 50 SE, the Honor X8a scores 2 points higher (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 SE 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 SE is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (76/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL 50 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 168.2×75.5×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL 50 SE
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL 50 SE
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 SE
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL 50 SE, 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 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 50 SE is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL 50 SE (76/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL 50 SE?
The Honor X8a edges out the TCL 50 SE by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL 50 SE?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL 50 SE — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the TCL 50 SE?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL 50 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X8a (76/100 vs 60/100).