The verdict
Your pick: Honor X7a, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Honor X7a, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.6 mm
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Honor X7, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 249,000
- against 125,000
- Display Technology
- IPS LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- against 205
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,466
- against 911
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G37 | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 125,000 | 249,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 205 | 416 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 911 | 1,466 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at approximately 1.7–1.8 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold and 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue, Black | Blue, Silver, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 76.9 mm | 77.2 mm |
| Body Height | 167.5 mm | 167.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.4 % Best value | 84.8 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 22.5 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | IPS LCD Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.75″ Best value | 6.74″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 260 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X7a | X7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RKY-LX1, RKY-LX2, RKY-LX3 | CMA-LX2, CMA-LX1, CMA-LX3 |
