TECNO POVA 8 5G
TECNO POVA 8 5G is a 6.76-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip, a 50 MP main camera and an 8,000 mAh battery.
In short
TECNO POVA 8 5G is a phone from TECNO. Its Comparezi Score is 51.7 out of 100, ranked #52 of 347 phones. Key specifications: display size 6.76", processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100, main camera 50 MP.
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- Display size
- 6.76"
- Processor
- MediaTek Dimensity 7100
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh
Where to buy
No current price recorded from any seller in India.
Comparezi Score
How the 51.7 was computed
| Factor | This product | Position in category | Weight | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
67%
|
20.7 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
80%
|
9.8 | |
| 5G | Yes | has it | 7.7 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP |
22%
|
5.0 | |
| Charging speed | 45 W |
32%
|
3.4 | |
| Display size | 6.76" |
33%
|
2.5 | |
| Weight | 225 g |
32%
|
2.5 | |
| RAM (not published, left out) | — | not recorded | 0.0 | |
| Storage (not published, left out) | — | not recorded | 0.0 |
Each factor is placed between the lowest and highest value in Phones (0-100 %), multiplied by its weight, and summed. It is a computed figure, not a rating, and never uses reviews.
Pros
- 8,000 mAh battery, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones on Comparezi with a published figure
Cons
- Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (225 g)
- Water resistance limited to splashes (IP64)
Full specifications
Display
| Display size | 6.76" |
|---|---|
| Display type | LCD |
| Resolution | 2344 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits |
| Brightness measured as | High brightness mode, HBM |
Performance
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
|---|---|
| Memory options | 8 GB + |
Camera
| Main camera | 50 MP |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 13 MP |
Battery
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Charging speed | 45 W |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Software | HiOS 16 |
| OS updates promised | 2 |
| OS updates counted in | Upgrades |
| Security updates promised | 3 years |
Build
| Weight | 225 g |
|---|---|
| 5G | Yes |
| Water resistance | IP64 |
| Colours | 16 Bit White, Terminal Green, Plasma Orange (official global listing) |
About the POVA 8 5G
TECNO POVA 8 5G is a 6.76-inch 5G smartphone with the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip, a 50 MP main camera and an 8,000 mAh battery. It is one of 13 TECNO phones and 368 phones compared on Comparezi.
TECNO POVA 8 5G at a glance
- Display: 6.76-inch LCD, 144 Hz
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7100
- Memory: 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ)
- Cameras: a 50 MP main rear camera and a 13 MP front camera
- Battery: 8,000 mAh, 45 W wired charging
- Software (as listed): HiOS 16
- Updates: 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates
- Water and dust: IP64
- Weight: 225 g
Display
The TECNO POVA 8 5G has a 6.76-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2344 x 1080. It refreshes at up to 144 Hz. TECNO quotes a peak brightness of 950 nits (measured as high brightness mode, HBM). Brands measure peak brightness in different ways (full screen, a small bright area, high brightness mode), so Comparezi does not rank phones on this figure.
Performance and memory
It runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100. Memory options: 8 GB + 256 GB, 8 GB + 128 GB, 6 GB + 128 GB (official global listing; India configurations may differ).
Cameras
The main camera has a 50 MP sensor. The front camera is 13 MP.
Battery and charging
The battery is rated at 8,000 mAh, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones Comparezi has this figure for. Wired charging is rated at up to 45 W.
Software and updates
TECNO lists its software as HiOS 16. TECNO promises 2 OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates.
Design and durability
It weighs 225 g. It is rated IP64: dust-tight and protected against splashing water. It supports 5G. Colours: 16 Bit White, Terminal Green, Plasma Orange (official global listing).
Who should buy the TECNO POVA 8 5G
On its published specifications, the TECNO POVA 8 5G suits buyers who prioritise long battery life.
Strengths
- 8,000 mAh battery, larger than 94 % of the 359 phones on Comparezi with a published figure
Trade-offs
- Heavier than most phones on Comparezi (225 g)
- Water resistance limited to splashes (IP64)
How the TECNO POVA 8 5G compares
The phones closest to it on specifications, from other brands:
- realme NARZO 100x 5G. TECNO POVA 8 5G vs realme NARZO 100x 5G: full comparison
- realme P4R 5G. TECNO POVA 8 5G vs realme P4R 5G: full comparison
- realme C100x. TECNO POVA 8 5G vs realme C100x: full comparison
- OnePlus N6. TECNO POVA 8 5G vs OnePlus N6: full comparison
Other TECNO phones
- Previous model: TECNO POVA 7 5G (TECNO POVA 8 5G vs TECNO POVA 7 5G)
- TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G (TECNO POVA 8 5G vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G)
- TECNO SPARK 50 5G (TECNO POVA 8 5G vs TECNO SPARK 50 5G)
See all TECNO phones.
Specifications from TECNO's official product page (www.tecno-mobile.com), checked 19 October 2026. Specifications the manufacturer does not publish are left blank rather than estimated. Percentages compare published figures only; see how Comparezi compares phones.
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Data sources
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