Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G: specifications and verdict 8 GB / 256 GB / global
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Pova 8 Pro 5G

7.1 NeoScore #499 of 1029

8 GB / 256 GB / global · Launched August 2026

Overview

NeoScore

7.1

#499 of 1029

Design & display
8.4
Performance & hardware
6.8
Camera
6.8
Connectivity
7.2
Battery & charging
6.6

Strengths

  • 144 Hz AMOLED display with up to 4,500 nits peak brightness.
  • Dimensity 7400, 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and Mali-G615 MP2 GPU.
  • 6,500 mAh battery with bypass charging and reverse charging.

Weak points

  • The documented maximum storage capacity is 256 GB.
  • Fast charging is documented at 45 W, but charging time and endurance are not provided.
  • Storage is expandable, but the method and added capacity are not specified.
Display
6.78 inAMOLED1,280 × 2,644 px144 Hz
Design
189 g77.3 mm162.5 mm7.4 mm
Performance
MediaTek Dimensity 7400Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB
AnTuTu
845,000Better than 28% of phones
Battery
6,500 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.798 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 13 Mpx · f/2

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Dimensity 7400
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G615 MP2
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Maximum CPU Clock
2.6 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
845,000
CPU Description
4×2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v11

Battery

Battery Capacity
6,500 mAh
Battery Type
Si-Carbon Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable

Design

Body Colors
White, Grey, Green
Body Thickness
7.4 mm
Body Width
77.3 mm
Body Height
162.5 mm
Weight
189 g
Usable Surface
92 %
Body Materials
Plastic
Resistance Features
IP68, MIL-STD-810H

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
18.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
4,500 nits
Display Technology
AMOLED
Display Diagonal
6.78 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,280 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,644 px
Display Pixel Density
429 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, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 7i, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

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

Software

OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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
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
Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, HID, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
Computer Sync, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C

Audio

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

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.

7.13 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
8.43
Performance & hardware
6.78
Camera
6.77
Connectivity
7.2
Battery & charging
6.61
NeoScore rank
#499 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Pova 8 Pro 5G technical sheet

The Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G combines 5G connectivity with a 6.78-inch AMOLED display running at 1,280 × 2,644 px. Its documented specifications include a 144 Hz refresh rate, 240 Hz touch sampling, peak brightness of 4,500 nits and a 5,000,000 :1 contrast ratio. Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 7i and TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort certification are also listed. These figures describe the recorded panel specification, not hands-on test results.

Processing comes from the MediaTek Dimensity 7400, with an octa-core CPU reaching 2.6 GHz and a Mali-G615 MP2 GPU. The phone has 12 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage with a documented maximum of 256 GB. Storage expansion is supported, although the method and added capacity are not specified. An AnTuTu v11 score of 845,000 is recorded, alongside Android 16 and Google services.

The 6,500 mAh Si-Carbon Li-Ion battery supports 45 W charging, bypass charging and reverse charging. No endurance figure is available, so capacity alone cannot establish real-world battery life. The rear main camera is a 50 MP unit with a Sony LYT-600 sensor, f/1.79 aperture and optical image stabilisation; slow motion is listed at 120 fps. An 8 MP ultrawide and 13 MP front camera complete the documented camera hardware. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, NFC, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 6, dual Nano-SIM support, IP68 and MIL-STD-810H are additional specifications. It suits users prioritising a fast display, substantial battery capacity and broad connectivity, while camera results and practical endurance remain unverified by the supplied evidence.

Highlights

  • 1144 Hz AMOLED display with up to 4,500 nits peak brightness.
  • 2Dimensity 7400, 12 GB LPDDR5X RAM and Mali-G615 MP2 GPU.
  • 36,500 mAh battery with bypass charging and reverse charging.
  • 450 MP main camera with OIS and Sony LYT-600 sensor.

Things to consider

  • 1The documented maximum storage capacity is 256 GB.
  • 2Fast charging is documented at 45 W, but charging time and endurance are not provided.
  • 3Storage is expandable, but the method and added capacity are not specified.

Pova 8 Pro 5G

Camera system

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

1

50 MP main camera

Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony LYT-600
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.513 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.7 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/1.79
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Flicker Sensor, Noise Reduction, Digital Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Geotagging, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Front-Facing LED Flash, Night Mode
2

8 MP ultrawide camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
3

13 MP front camera

Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
13 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Product family

Pova 8 Pro 5G
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