RedMagic 9S Pro vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
56.6Performance32.4
57.1Display56.5
51.5Camera30.1
75.1Battery81.9
86.7Features60
11 spec wins — RedMagic 9S Pro4 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
RedMagic 9S Pro wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and performance (+24). 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 RedMagic 9S Pro
- Stronger performance score: 57 vs 32
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
- 144% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,097 vs 2,914
- 127% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,277 vs 1,001
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 75
- 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1116x2480 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 400 ppi+5% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+68% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.7 %+3% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,277+127%Top 24% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,097+144%Top 22% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 80 W+78% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 225 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | — | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (RedMagic OS 9.5) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | RedMagic 9S Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |