Honor X8a vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 208g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8a (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8a (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads Honor X8a by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8a (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro notably outperforms the Honor X8a (50/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a notably outperforms the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (76/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is noticeably better than the Honor X8a — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (55/100 vs 29/100).