Honor X8a vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 39/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 193g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 34 points higher (73/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (70/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Honor X8a (56/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $450 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Honor X8a by 78.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X8a
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (70/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (81/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Honor X8a (56/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (76/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 34 points (73/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.