OnePlus 9 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
38.6Performance32.4
46.6Display56.5
39.3Camera30.1
55.9Battery81.9
65.3Features60
10 spec wins — OnePlus 94 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+26) and display (+10). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 39 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 1,001
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 56
- 78% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.55 ″ | 6.76 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 402 ppi+5% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits+16% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324+28% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+45%Top 44% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+25%Top 50% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+78% |
| Wired charging | 65 W+44% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 192 g+15% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm+1% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | 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 3.1 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus 9 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |