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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
80.7Display77.8
41.9Camera30.1
66.6Battery54.3
86.7Features60
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+27) and performance (+18). 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 60
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

  • 10% lower weight: 170 g vs 189 g

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Screen size6.78 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1208x26441224x2720
Pixel density429 ppi440 ppi+3%
Refresh rate144 Hz144 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,500 nits
Screen-to-body93.2 %+4%89.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video—1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Capacity6,500 mAh+25%5,200 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Weight189 g170 g+10%
Thickness7.4 mm6.7 mm+9%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)Android 15 (HiOS 15)

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNo—

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