Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs Tecno Pova 8
Comparison between Tecno Pova 8 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 8 Pro is the stronger all-round pick for display, camera, and performance; the Tecno Pova 8 suits buyers who want more battery capacity and expandable storage. Their clearest split is the screen: AMOLED at 1208 × 2644 px on the Pro, versus IPS LCD at 1080 × 2344 px on the standard model.
The Pro also has 12 GB of RAM and UFS 3.1 storage, against 8 GB and UFS 2.2; their chips are the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra and Dimensity 7100, respectively. Its main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor, adds optical image stabilization, and records 4K at 30 fps; the Pova 8 tops out at 1440p at 30 fps. The Pro is thinner and lighter, at 7.4 mm and 189 g versus 8.8 mm and 225 g.
The Pova 8 counters with 8,000 mAh versus 6,500 mAh and expandable storage; both support 45 W charging. The Pro adds Wi-Fi 6E and direct OS updates. The standard model makes sense for anyone who needs the larger battery or a memory card, while the Pro’s display, camera, and faster storage make it the better fit for most other priorities.
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the better buy for anyone who wants an AMOLED screen and 4K video with optical image stabilization.
Tecno Pova 8
The Tecno Pova 8 is the better buy for anyone who wants an 8,000 mAh battery and expandable storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Pova 8 Pro, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.7 | 5.6 |
| Camera | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Connectivity | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Pova 8 Pro, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Tecno Pova 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 6,500 mAh
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | 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 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 811,323 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 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 | — | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 695 |
Design
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | White, Black, Orange, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 162.5 mm | 165.7 mm |
| Weight | 189 g Best value | 225 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.2 % Best value | 86.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69K Best value | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 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 | 1,208 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,644 px Best value | 2,344 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 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 | Gorilla Glass 7i, 2,592Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch, Secondary Display | 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 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | 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 | 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, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0 | 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 |
| SAR American Head | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.8 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.33 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 25,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pova 8 Pro | Pova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | LK6 |
