Google Pixel 4a 5G vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 4a 5G Manufactured in November, 2020, with display 6.2 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 765G, vs Tecno Pova 7 5G, Manufactured in July, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a 5G
  • Higher pixel density: 413ppi
  • Lighter design: 168g vs 207g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 7 5G
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 3885mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.1
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 4a 5G and Tecno Pova 7 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 6.2 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1080x2460 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 413 ppi 396 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 700 nits n/a
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 87.8 %
Features Always-On Display DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
688 nits
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
sRGB gamut96.9 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)250 Hzn/a
Response time6.4 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 153.9 mm (6.06 in) 167.3 mm (6.59 in)
Width 74 mm (2.91 in) 75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Thickness 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 168 g (5.93 oz) 207 g (7.3 oz)
Water resistance No IP64
Back panel Plastic n/a
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors Black - Black
- Silver
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 4a 5G
82.9 %
Tecno Pova 7 5G
87.8 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 4a 5G and Tecno Pova 7 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Max Frequency 2400 MHz 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (1 + 1 + 6) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 475 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 1/2.2 (Kryo 475 Gold (Cortex-A76))
- 1/2.4 (Kryo 475 Prime (Cortex-A76))
- 4/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/2.5 (Cortex-A78)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 7 nm 4 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 696 MediaTek APU 655
Graphics Adreno 620 Mali-G615 MP2
GPU Cores 384 256
GPU Frequency 750 MHz 1047 MHz
FLOPS 576 GFLOPS 536.1 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
738
Tecno Pova 7 5G
1011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1904
Tecno Pova 7 5G
2813
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)7381011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)19042813
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a2488
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 4a 5G
447182
Tecno Pova 7 5G
673173
CPU141348215846
GPU101114148921
Memory89005150452
UX115715157954
NanoReview Score447182673173
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
1104
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Stability89 %n/a
Graphics Test6 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1104n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 11 (Upgradeable to Android 14) Android 15
OS Size 14.8 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HIOS 15

Battery

Volume 3885 mAh 6000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No Yes (30 W)
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes (45% in 30 min) Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:40 h 1:09 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 4a 5G
22:18
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Web Browsing08:24 hn/a
Video Playback14:28 hn/a
Games05:20 hn/a
Standby Mode107 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels n/a
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) n/a
Wide-angle lens 107 ° n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP
Ultra-wide: 16 MP
Standard: 50 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7n/a
Focal length27 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.55n/a
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix16 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
Pixel size1 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.0 n/a
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor CMOS n/a
Sensor size 1/4 n/a
Pixel size 1.12 μm n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.4
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850/900/1800/1900n/a
3G BandsWCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)n/a
LTE category20n/a
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 4a 5G
90.5 dB
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced September, 2020 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date November, 2020 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 460 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 190
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Pova 7 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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