Honor X8a vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor X8a (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 39/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 100 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 365,001); the Honor X8a is noticeably lighter (179g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8a
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor X8a better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 209g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 100MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8a vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 26 points higher (65/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (69/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (72/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (76/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8a | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2388 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 100 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×74.5×7.5 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8a
- Main: 100MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8a
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8a
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8a and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Honor X8a by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Honor X8a
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (69/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a (72/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8a significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (76/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8a by 26 points (65/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X8a and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor X8a has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8a or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8a over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.