This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 8 5G and HONOR X7a smartphones.
The realme 8 5G features a 6.5-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 18W charging rate, triple-camera setup and MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset.
Meanwhile, the HONOR X7a features a slightly larger 6.74-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 22.5W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G37 chipset. It is more affordable.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 405 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and Punch-hole | 6.74-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 260 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and notch |
| Size | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm | 167.48 x 76.85 x 8.27 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Supersonic Black or Supersonic Blue | Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, and Titanium Silver |
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realme 8 5G The realme 8 5G is lighter. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 2.3GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.7GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB pf RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 | Android 12 with Magic UI 6.1 |
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realme 8 5G
The realme 8 5G has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Quad Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 5MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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HONOR X7a
Based on the specs, HONOR X7a has an ultrawide camera and a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, & QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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realme 8 5G
The realme 8 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | HONOR Histen Effects |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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realme 8 5G
Based on the specs, it has Hi-Res Audio and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 22.5W HONOR SuperCharge |
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HONOR X7a
The HONOR X7a has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱10,990.00 - Official price of 4GB RAM version in the Philippines ₱11,990.00 - Official price of 8GB RAM version in the Philippines |
₱7,990.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 24, 2021 | February 22, 2023 |
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