Google Pixel 8 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

75 out 100

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65 out 100

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 8 Manufactured in October, 2023, with display 6.2 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G3, vs Tecno Pova 7 5G, Manufactured in July, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages

Reasons to choose Google Pixel 8

Higher pixel density: 428ppi
Lighter design: 187g vs 207g
Supports newer USB: 3.2 vs 2
Supports DisplayPort
Built-in eSIM

Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 7 5G

Larger display: 6.78in
Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 4575mAh
Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.3
Supports Dolby Atmos
Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations

Memory Options

- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 8 and Tecno Pova 7 5G

Display

Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness

Google Pixel 8

87

Tecno Pova 7 5G

82

Camera

Main & front camera tests

Google Pixel 8

87

Tecno Pova 7 5G

57

Performance

App & system performance

Google Pixel 8

62

Tecno Pova 7 5G

42

Games

3D gaming performance

Google Pixel 8

50

Tecno Pova 7 5G

28

Battery

Battery life, charging speed & type

Google Pixel 8

66

Tecno Pova 7 5G

94

Connectivity

Connectivity features

Google Pixel 8

89

Tecno Pova 7 5G

79

NanoReview Score

Overall score by NanoReview

Google Pixel 8

75

Tecno Pova 7 5G

65

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Display

Display quality comparison

Type	OLED	IPS LCD
Size	6.2 in	6.78 in
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2460 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel density	428 ppi	396 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate	Yes (60-120 Hz)	Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness	2000 nits	n/a
HDR support	Yes HDR10+	No
Screen-to-body ratio	87.1 %	87.8 %
Features	- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display	DCI-P3

Peak brightness (auto)

Google Pixel 8

1435 nits

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

sRGB gamut	99.2 %	n/a
PWM (Flicker)	170 Hz	n/a
Response time	3 ms	n/a
Contrast	∞ Infinite	n/a

Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 8]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison

Height	150.5 mm (5.93 in)	167.3 mm (6.59 in)
Width	70.8 mm (2.79 in)	75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35 in)	8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight	187 g (6.6 oz)	207 g (7.3 oz)
Water resistance	IP68	IP64
Back panel	Glass	n/a
Frame	Metal	Plastic
Colors	- Black - Gray - Rose Gold	- Black - Silver - Green
Fingerprint sensor	Yes In-Display	Yes, In-Display

Screen-to-body ratio

Google Pixel 8

87.1 %

Tecno Pova 7 5G

87.8 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 8 and Tecno Pova 7 5G In benchmarks

Chipset	Google Tensor G3	MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Max Frequency	3000 MHz	2500 MHz
CPU Cores	9 (1 + 4 + 4)	8 (4 + 4)
Architecture	- 4/1.7 (Cortex-A510) - 4/2.37 (Cortex-A715) - 1/2.91 (Cortex-X3)	- 4/2 (Cortex-A55) - 4/2.5 (Cortex-A78)
Process	Samsung	TSMC
Transistor Size	4 nm	4 nm
Neural Processor	Yes	MediaTek APU 655
Graphics	Mali-G715 MP7	Mali-G615 MP2
GPU Cores	896	256
GPU Frequency	890 MHz	1047 MHz
FLOPS	1594.8 GFLOPS	536.1 GFLOPS

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Google Pixel 8

1697

Tecno Pova 7 5G

1011

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Google Pixel 8

4281

Tecno Pova 7 5G

2813

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	1697	1011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	4281	2813
Geekbench Compute (GPU)	n/a	2488

Sources: Geekbench v6 [Google Pixel 8], [Tecno Pova 7 5G]

AnTuTu 10

Google Pixel 8

1142697

Tecno Pova 7 5G

673173

CPU	355012	215846
GPU	374696	148921
Memory	183080	150452
UX	229909	157954
NanoReview Score	1142697	673173

Memory

RAM Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency	4200 MHz	2133 MHz
Channels	4	2

Storage Capacity	- 128 GB - 256 GB	128 GB
Storage Type	UFS 3.1	UFS 2.2
Memory Card	No	MicroSD

Software

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

Battery

Volume	4575 mAh	6000 mAh
Max Charging Power	27 W	45 W
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Removable	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (18 W)	Yes (30 W)
Reverse Charging	Yes (Wireless)	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes (56% in 30 min)	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time	1:16 h	1:09 h

Battery Life

Google Pixel 8

19:39

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Web Browsing	08:08 h	n/a
Video Playback	14:06 h	n/a
Games	04:49 h	n/a
Standby Mode	81 h	n/a

Main camera

Matrix	50 MP	50 MP
Photo resolution	8192x6144 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	126 °	n/a
Lenses count	Standard: 50 MP Ultra-wide: 12 MP	Standard: 50 MP
Features	Bokeh effect	- Bokeh effect - Pro mode

Matrix	50 MP	50 MP
Aperture	f/1.7	n/a
Focal length	25 mm	n/a
Sensor	Samsung GNV	n/a
Sensor size	1/1.31	n/a
Pixel size	1.2 μm	n/a
Autofocus	Laser autofocus	Phase autofocus
Stabilization	Optical	Digital

Matrix	12 MP	n/a
Aperture	f/2.2	n/a
Sensor	Sony IMX386 Exmor RS	n/a
Sensor size	1/2.9	n/a
Pixel size	1.25 μm	n/a
Stabilization	Digital	n/a

Photo quality

Google Pixel 8

152

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Video quality

Google Pixel 8

148

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Overall camera score

Google Pixel 8

148

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Bokeh	70	n/a
Preview	64	n/a
Zoom	129	n/a

Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 8]

Front camera

Matrix	105 MP	13 MP
Photo resolution	3648x2736 pixels	n/a
Aperture	f/2.2	n/a
Focal length	21 mm	n/a
Sensor size	1/3.1	n/a
Pixel size	1.22 μm	n/a
Autofocus	No	No
Stabilization	Digital	Digital
Video resolution	2160p (4K) at 60 fps	2160p (4K) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor	No	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features	- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - 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	5.3	5.4
Bluetooth features	LE	LE
USB type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	3.2	2
USB features	- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG	- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG
DisplayPort	Yes	No
GPS	- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo - QZSS	- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo
NFC*	Yes	Yes
Infrared Port	No	No

SIM Count*	1	2
SIM Type	Nano	Nano
SIM Mode	n/a	Dual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *	Yes	No
Hybrid Slot	No	No
2G Bands	GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)	n/a
3G Bands	UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19	n/a
LTE Bands*	LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B40/B41/B46/B48/B66/B71)	n/a
LTE category	20	n/a
5G Support	Yes	Yes

Sound

Speakers	Stereo	n/a
3.5 mm Jack	No	No
FM Radio	No	Yes
Dolby Atmos	No	Yes

Max Volume

Google Pixel 8

89 dB

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Other

Class	Flagship	Mid-range
Announced	October, 2023 yr	July, 2025 yr
Release Date	October, 2023 yr	July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($)	699	n/a
MSRP ($)	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	No	Yes, 45 W

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Google Pixel 8 the clear winner in this comparison.

Survey

Which smartphone would you pick?

Google Pixel 8

0 (0%)

Tecno Pova 7 5G

0 (0%)

Total Votes: 0

Google Pixel 8 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

Key Differences

Versions

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Display

Design & Build

Performance

Memory

Software

Battery

Main camera

Front camera

Connectivity

Sound

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