Honor X8a vs Tecno Pop 5X
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Pop 5X (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X8a leads — 25/100 vs 9/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X8a has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 100 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor X8a has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5X doesn't; the Tecno Pop 5X is noticeably lighter (150g vs 179g).
Honor X8a
Tecno Pop 5X
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 100MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (24/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 150g vs 179g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Tecno Pop 5X, the Honor X8a scores 16 points higher (25/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a leads (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8a leads (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X8a | Tecno Pop 5X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | — | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 10 (Go edition), HiOS | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 166.0×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 150 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 5X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 5X
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop 5X
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5X (40/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X8a is a bit better (24/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pop 5X notably outperforms the Honor X8a (100/100 vs 76/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X8a is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop 5X — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Tecno Pop 5X — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X8a leads on camera score (40/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Tecno Pop 5X?
The Honor X8a is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pop 5X is a better fit for everyday use.