Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 7 vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparison between Tecno Pova 7 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 suits buyers who want a lighter phone and a sharper display, while the Tecno Pova 8 is for those prioritizing battery, brightness, and faster memory. Their overall results are close, so the choice comes down to that trade-off.
The Pova 7 weighs 207 g versus 225 g for the Pova 8 and delivers 396 ppi versus 381 ppi, along with 2,460 px versus 2,344 px of vertical resolution. The Pova 8 counters with 4,500 nits versus 900 nits, well above the usual level, and Android 16 versus Android 15.
The Pova 8 has an 8,000 mAh battery versus 6,000 mAh, and its LPDDR5X memory is more advanced than the Pova 7’s DDR4. The Pova 7 keeps 4K at 30 fps, while the Pova 8 offers 1080p at 60 fps; both have 45 W fast charging, 30 W wireless charging, 8 GB of RAM, and UFS 2.2 storage up to 256 GB.
Tecno Pova 7
The Tecno Pova 7 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing a lighter 207 g phone and a 396 ppi display.
Tecno Pova 8
The Tecno Pova 8 is the better buy for buyers prioritizing an 8,000 mAh battery and a 4,500-nit display.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pova 7 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 8.4 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 7, 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 6,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR4
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,500 nits
- against 900 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 7 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra | 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 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU 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 | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| Expandable Storage | — | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 695 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 7 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Green | White, Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 167.3 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 207 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.3 % | 86.6 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 7 | 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, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 30 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pova 7 | 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 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 7 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 7 | 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 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack | 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 | 650 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 7 | 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 | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LJ7 | LK6 |
