Honor X8d vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Honor X8d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $220 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 48/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 505,682); the Honor X8d is noticeably lighter (185g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X8d
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Honor X8d better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $300
- Better portability (73/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X8d vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 17 points higher (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Honor X8d — 52/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (69/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (72/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (73/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X8d | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 505682 | 1673316 | |
| Geekbench Single | 484 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1558 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 10 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×76.3×7.5 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Honor X8d
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X8d
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X8d
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X8d and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Honor X8d by 69.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Honor X8d was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X8d (69/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 43/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor X8d (72/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X8d notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (73/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X8d or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Honor X8d — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X8d and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Honor X8d has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X8d or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Honor X8d over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.