Tecno Pova 8 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
32.4Performance28.9
56.5Display77.8
30.1Camera30.1
81.9Battery54.3
60Features60
3 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+4). TECNO SPARK 40 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
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
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 57
- 374% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 950 nits
- 24% lower weight: 170 g vs 225 g
- 24% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 8.8 mm
- 15% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 382 ppi
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 440 ppi+15% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 4,500 nits+374% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+2% | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| 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 Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+54% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 170 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 6.7 mm+24% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP64 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |