Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 7 Pro vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparison between Tecno Pova 7 Pro 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 7 Pro is the more complete choice, with 12 GB of RAM, an AMOLED display and a lighter 195 g body versus 225 g. The Tecno Pova 8 suits buyers who prioritise an 8,000 mAh battery and expandable storage.
The Pova 7 Pro combines AMOLED, 1,224 × 2,720 px and 440 ppi; the Pova 8 uses IPS LCD, 1,080 × 2,344 px and 381 ppi. For performance, the Pova 7 Pro has the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate and 12 GB, versus the Pova 8's Dimensity 7100 and 8 GB. Both share 144 Hz and the listed Geekbench 6 and 3DMark results.
The Pova 7 Pro's main camera has 64 MP, a 1/1.73″ sensor and 0.8 µm pixels; the Pova 8 has 50 MP, 1/1.95″ and 0.7 µm. The Pova 8 counters with 8,000 mAh versus 6,000 mAh and expandable storage, while both phones offer 45 W fast charging and 30 W wireless charging.
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
The Tecno Pova 7 Pro is the better buy for its AMOLED display, 12 GB of RAM and lighter 195 g body.
Tecno Pova 8
The Tecno Pova 8 is the better buy for buyers who need an 8,000 mAh battery and expandable storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 7 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 9.2 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 7 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 440 ppi
- against 381 ppi
- Weight
- 195 g
- against 225 g
Tecno Pova 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 6,000 mAh
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Battery Type
- Si-Carbon Li-Ion
- against Li-Polymer
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 710,000 | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,026 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,932 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | 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 | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 695 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Cyan, Silver, Green | White, Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 195 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.4 % Best value | 86.6 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | 4,500 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.76″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 2,344 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 381 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 2160Hz PWM | 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 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | 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 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B28B, 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, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified | 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, HSPA, 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 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 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 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,270 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 7 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LJ8 | LK6 |
