OnePlus Nord 5 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
43.1Performance32.4
66.8Display56.5
49.8Camera30.1
78Battery81.9
70.7Features60
13 spec wins — OnePlus Nord 51 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
OnePlus Nord 5 wins this phone face-off, 58.9 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+20) and performance (+11). Tecno Pova 8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the OnePlus Nord 5
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 50 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 78
- 18% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,800 mAh
Display
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 450 ppi+18% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,800 nits+89% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.6 %+2% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,025+102%Top 34% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,221+79%Top 35% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh | 8,000 mAh+18% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+6% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+8% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP65 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (OxygenOS 15) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | OnePlus Nord 5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |