Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Vivo S2
32.4Performance28.9
56.5Display65.5
30.1Camera34.1
81.9Battery70.9
60Features57.3
4 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G7 spec wins — Vivo S2
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Tecno Pova 8 5G scores 49.4 against 48.5 for Vivo S2. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Tecno Pova 8 5G edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
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 71
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,050 mAh
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo S2
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
- 216% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 3 years vs 2 years
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | 3D Curved AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 449 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 3,000 nits+216% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7360-Turbo |
| 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 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+13% | 7,050 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 197 g+12% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |