Google Pixel 9 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
47.2Performancechip32.9
58.1Display80.7
51.8Camera41.9
53.3Battery66.6
94.7Features86.7
1 spec wins — Google Pixel 910 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 scores 56.3 against 56.4 for TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G edges ahead in display and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 33
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 87
- 500% higher ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 58
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,700 nits
- 67% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 27 W
- 38% higher capacity: 6,500 mAh vs 4,700 mAh
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.78 ″+8% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 429 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 4,500 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 93.2 %+8% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 1,100,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940Top 38% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600Top 42% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 13 MP+24% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 6,500 mAh+38% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 45 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g | 189 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.4 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |