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Tecno Phantom 9 vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 6.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Phantom 9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 164.4 g
- against 189 g
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Aurora | White, Grey, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 77.3 mm |
| Body Height | 158.5 mm | 162.5 mm |
| Weight | 164.4 g Best value | 189 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 92 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | IP68, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.3 GHz | 2.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 87,730 | 845,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 164 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 744 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53. | 4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 1 TB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Display
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 4,500 nits |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.39″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,644 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 403 ppi | 429 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | — |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | microUSB | — |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Phantom 9 | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
