Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparison between Tecno Pova 7 Neo and Tecno Pova 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Pova 8 is the more complete choice for performance, battery, and connectivity: its AnTuTu result is 811,323 versus 410,000, and it adds Wi‑Fi 6. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo keeps clear advantages for anyone who wants a sharper display and a lighter phone.
The Pova 7 Neo offers 396 ppi and 2,460 px of vertical resolution, versus 381 ppi and 2,344 px on the Pova 8; it also weighs 207 g versus 225 g. The Pova 8 counters with 4,500 nits versus 900 nits, putting it well above average for brightness. For the main camera, the Pova 7 Neo has 108 MP versus 50 MP, while the Pova 8 leads with a 13 MP front camera versus 8 MP.
The battery makes the Pova 8 the stronger pick: 8,000 mAh and 45 W versus 7,000 mAh and 18 W. It also adds Wi‑Fi 6, while the Pova 7 Neo reaches Wi‑Fi 5. The Pova 7 Neo is lighter; the Pova 8 offsets that drawback with more capacity, faster charging, better connectivity, and much higher performance.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Tecno Pova 8 is the better buy for battery and performance, with 8,000 mAh, 45 W charging, and 811,323 in AnTuTu.
Tecno Pova 8
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is the better buy for a lighter phone, weighing 207 g versus the Pova 8’s 225 g, with a 396 ppi display.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8, ahead on Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 396 ppi
- against 381 ppi
- Weight
- 207 g
- against 225 g
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,460 px
- against 2,344 px
Tecno Pova 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 7,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 811,323
- against 410,000
- 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 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 900 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 410,000 | 811,323 Best value |
| CPU Description | 2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 695 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Silver | White, Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 9.3 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 168.6 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 207 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 900 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.76″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,344 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 381 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 7 Neo | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | LK6 |
