Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
46.7Performance32.4
40.2Display56.5
39.5Camera30.1
74.3Battery81.9
49.3Features60
8 spec wins — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro scores 49.7 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 40 vs 30
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 74
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 49
- 51% lower thickness: 8.8 mm vs 18 mm
- 46% lower weight: 225 g vs 420 g
Display
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi+4% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 700 nits | 950 nits+36% |
| Screen-to-body | 71.5 % | 91.4 %+28% |
Performance
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 28% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 20% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | — | No |
Battery
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 10,000 mAh+25% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 55 W+22% | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 420 g | 225 g+46% |
| Thickness | 18 mm | 8.8 mm+51% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (DokeOS 5.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Blackview XPLORE X1 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | — | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |
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