Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G
pending verification on sale
162.48 × 77.27 × 7.39 mm · 189 g
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G went on sale in India on 21 August 2026 and costs ₹49,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, a 6.78-inch AMOLED 144Hz display, a 6,500 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹49,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
- Display
- 6.78" AMOLED 144Hz
- Battery
- 6,500 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68/IP69K
- Weight
- 189 g
- On sale in India
- 21 August 2026
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/256GB | ₹49,999 | launch | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹54,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹49,999 | current | — | |
| 12GB/512GB | ₹54,999 | current | — |
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.78 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | Not confirmed |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 8 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 6,500 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 162.48 × 77.27 × 7.39 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Arc White, Graphite Black, Tundra Green |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 2 years |
| Security updates promised | 3 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 76% |
| Camera | Camera: 45/100 | #39 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 20% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 76/100 | #61 of 141 | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 54/100 | #68 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Gaming | Gaming: not enough data | — | 35% |
| Display | Display: 91/100 | #23 of 127 | 89% |
| Software support | Software support: 37/100 | #83 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 95/100 | #49 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹37,000–₹62,000
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 10% of the 42 other phones priced ₹37,000–₹62,000 we track.
- Its 2 years of OS upgrades is longer than only 0% of the 35 other phones priced ₹37,000–₹62,000 we track.
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Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: India launch day not confirmed (ETV Bharat article ~2026-08-18); price date set to first sale 2026-08-21. Main sensor named Sony LYTIA 700C but size not found. IP conflict: ProPakistani lists IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K, TuttoAndroid and DeviceBeast IP68/IP69K (used). Front camera 13MP (press coverage) vs 16MP on pre-launch Bajaj page (ignored). Bajaj's 7000mAh/128GB is a pre-launch placeholder. Update years from press coverage only. Some sources treat the phone as global/upcoming.
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