Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
20Performance32.4
36.2Display56.5
29Camera30.1
53.1Battery81.9
41.3Features60
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A0811 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 33.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and display (+20). Samsung Galaxy A08 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A08
- 200% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 2 years
- 12% lower weight: 197 g vs 225 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 41
- 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi | 382 ppi+46% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.6 % | 91.4 %+9% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64/128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP+63% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+33% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+12% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+200% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A08 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |