Tecno Pova 8 Pro: Specs and Verdict
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Pova 8 Pro

6.9 NeoScore #546 of 1029

Launched August 2026

Overview

NeoScore

6.9

#546 of 1029

Design & display
8.2
Performance & hardware
8.3
Camera
6.4
Connectivity
5.3
Battery & charging
6.6

Strengths

  • 144 Hz AMOLED display with 4,500 nits peak brightness.
  • 6,500 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging and reverse charging.
  • MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra with 12 GB of DDR5 RAM.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded.
  • The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • The main camera has no optical zoom.
Display
6.78 inAMOLED1,208 × 2,644 px144 Hz
Design
189 g77.3 mm162.5 mm7.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltraOcta-Core12 GB RAM512 GB
Battery
6,500 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.8selfie 13 Mpx
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G615 MC2
Storage Type
UFS 3.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.6 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
Expandable Storage
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator

Design

Body Colors
White, Black, Green
Body Thickness
7.4 mm
Body Width
77.3 mm
Body Height
162.5 mm
Weight
189 g
Usable Surface
89.2 %
Resistance Features
IP68, IP69K, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
4,500 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.78 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,208 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,644 px
Display Pixel Density
429 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
144 Hz
Display Features
Gorilla Glass 7i, 2,592Hz PWM, Capacitive Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

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

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Direct OS Updates
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-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
Cellular Technologies
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
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Connectivity Features
Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR American Head
1.33 W/kg
SAR American Body
0.8 W/kg
SAR (EU) head
1.33 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

6.87 /10

Selected variant

Pova 8 Pro

Design & display
8.17
Performance & hardware
8.33
Camera
6.41
Connectivity
5.33
Battery & charging
6.61
NeoScore rank
#546 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Pova 8 Pro technical sheet

The Tecno Pova 8 Pro pairs a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with 1,208 × 2,644 px resolution, 429 ppi and a 144 Hz refresh rate. Its documented peak brightness is 4,500 nits, and the specification also lists Gorilla Glass 7i and 2,592Hz PWM. The phone measures 162.5 × 77.3 × 7.4 mm, weighs 189 g and carries IP68 and IP69K resistance ratings, with a stated waterproof depth of 1.5 m.

Its hardware consists of a MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra, an octa-core CPU reaching 2.6 GHz, 12 GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Storage is not expandable. The 6,500 mAh battery supports 45 W fast charging, reverse charging and bypass charging. No endurance figure is supplied, so these specifications cannot establish how long the phone lasts in everyday use.

The 50 Mpx rear camera has an f/1.8 aperture, optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, 4K recording at 30 fps and slow motion. The front camera is 13 Mpx. Other documented features include stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, infrared, 5G, dual Nano-SIM and Android 16 with direct OS updates. An ultrawide or telephoto camera is not listed, while the USB connection is USB 2.0. The documented specification suits users who value a fast display, a large battery and broad connectivity more than expandable storage or advanced multi-camera coverage.

Highlights

  • 1144 Hz AMOLED display with 4,500 nits peak brightness.
  • 26,500 mAh battery with 45 W fast charging and reverse charging.
  • 3MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultra with 12 GB of DDR5 RAM.
  • 450 Mpx main camera with OIS and 4K recording at 30 fps.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded.
  • 2The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • 3The main camera has no optical zoom.

Pova 8 Pro

Camera system

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

1

Rear Main Camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.641 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K video recording
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Optical Zoom
0 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Manual Focus, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Touch Focus
2

Front Camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
13 µm
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Pixel Size
13 µm
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