TECNO CAMON 40 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
28.9Performance32.4
60Display56.5
45.9Camera30.1
54.3Battery81.9
60Features60
5 spec wins — TECNO CAMON 403 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+4). TECNO CAMON 40 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO CAMON 40
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 17% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has OIS — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 54
- 54% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 393 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | — | 811,323 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | — | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | — | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 8,000 mAh+54% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | — | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm+17% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO CAMON 40 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |