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Tecno Pova 8 6 GB / 128 GB / India

6.0 NeoScore #1680 of 6245

6 GB / 128 GB / India · Launched July 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.0

#1680 of 6245

Design & display
6.6
Performance & hardware
5.6
Camera
4.2
Connectivity
7.3
Battery & charging
7.1

Strengths

  • The display reaches 144Hz, among the best refresh rates of its time.
  • Its 4500-nit peak brightness is better than most phones of its time.
  • The 8000mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • At 225 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
  • The 6 GB / 128 GB configuration has less RAM and storage than most phones of its time.
  • The 50MP main camera lacks optical stabilization and optical zoom.
Display
6.76″IPS LCD1,080 × 2,344 px144 Hz
Design
225 g78.5 mm165.7 mm8.8 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7100Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB
AnTuTu
811,323Better than 17% of phones
Battery
8,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 13 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Editorial report

Tecno Pova 8 6 GB / 128 GB / India technical sheet

The Tecno Pova 8 suits buyers who want a large, very bright display and a high-capacity battery. Its main trade-off is weight: at 225 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time. The available 6 GB / 128 GB configuration also has less RAM and storage than most phones of its time, although storage can be expanded.

Its 6.76-inch IPS LCD display combines a 144Hz refresh rate with 4500 nits of peak brightness. The 144Hz rate is among the best of its time, while the brightness is better than most; 381 ppi is typical. The 8000mAh battery has more capacity than most phones of its time, while 45W charging is typical. Android 16, Google Services, stereo speakers and NFC round out the feature set.

Connectivity includes 5G, Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, dual SIM and several navigation systems. The 50MP main camera is typical for its time, but it lacks optical stabilization and optical zoom. The Tecno Pova 8 earns an overall NeoScore of 6.0 and is best suited to buyers who prioritize display and battery capacity over light weight, abundant memory or flexible photography.

Technical index

NeoScore

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6.03 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

6 GB / 128 GB / India

Design & display

6.6

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
9.5
Display Pixel Density 381 ppi
7.8
Peak Display Brightness 4,500 nits
10.0
Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
3.5
Weight 225 g
3.7
Resistance Features IP64, MIL-STD-810H
4.0
Usable Surface 86.6 %
8.5
Body Thickness 8.8 mm
6.4

Performance & hardware

5.6

AnTuTu Score 811,323
3.1
RAM Capacity 8 GB
5.1
Storage Type UFS 2.2
5.0
Processor Process Size 6 nm
7.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
5.6
Maximum CPU Clock 2.4 GHz
5.7
RAM Type LPDDR5X
10.0

Camera

4.2

Sensor Size 1/1.95″
5.2
Aperture f/1.8
8.0
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Optical Zoom 0 x
0.0
Camera Features Flicker Sensor, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Front-Facing LED Flash, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Time-Lapse, LED Flash
0.0

Connectivity

7.3

Connectivity Features 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
3.0
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 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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
7.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4
9.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM
7.5

Battery & charging

7.1

Battery Capacity 8,000 mAh
10.0
Fast Charge Power 45 W
7.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
4.3

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Design & display
6.55
Performance & hardware
5.56
Camera
4.23
Connectivity
7.25
Battery & charging
7.12
NeoScore rank
#1680 / 6245

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7100
Processor Process Size
6 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G610 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.4 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
811,323
CPU Description
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
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v11
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
695

Design

Body Colors
White, Black, Orange, Green
Body Thickness
8.8 mm
Body Width
78.5 mm
Body Height
165.7 mm
Weight
225 g
Usable Surface
86.6 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP64, MIL-STD-810H
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
8,000 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
4,500 nits
Display Diagonal
6.76″
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,344 px
Display Pixel Density
381 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
5,000,000 :1
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes
Widevine L1
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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
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 Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
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

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE

Technical

Model numbers
LK6

Pova 8

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

50 MP rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.95″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/1.95″
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1440p at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Flicker Sensor, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Front-Facing LED Flash, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Time-Lapse, LED Flash
2

13 MP front camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
6 GB
Markets
India
Storage
128 GB
Market codes
India

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