POCO F5 Pro vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
48.1Performance32.4
56.3Display56.5
44.1Camera30.1
65.2Battery81.9
60Features60
12 spec wins — POCO F5 Pro3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO F5 Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.5 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and camera (+14). 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 POCO F5 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 44 vs 30
- 80% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,800 vs 1,001
- 60% higher AnTuTu: 1,300,000 vs 811,323
- 58% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,600 vs 2,914
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 65
- 55% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 526 ppi+38% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits+47% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 1,300,000+60% | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,800+80%Top 39% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+58%Top 41% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 30 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 204 g+9% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm+2% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F5 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |