Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

73 out 100

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65 out 100

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 8a Manufactured in May, 2024, with display 6.1 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G3, 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 8a

Higher pixel density: 430ppi
Lighter design: 188g 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 4492mAh
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 8a and Tecno Pova 7 5G

Display

Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness

Google Pixel 8a

88

Tecno Pova 7 5G

82

Camera

Main & front camera tests

Google Pixel 8a

80

Tecno Pova 7 5G

57

Performance

App & system performance

Google Pixel 8a

62

Tecno Pova 7 5G

42

Games

3D gaming performance

Google Pixel 8a

52

Tecno Pova 7 5G

28

Battery

Battery life, charging speed & type

Google Pixel 8a

63

Tecno Pova 7 5G

94

Connectivity

Connectivity features

Google Pixel 8a

84

Tecno Pova 7 5G

79

NanoReview Score

Overall score by NanoReview

Google Pixel 8a

73

Tecno Pova 7 5G

65

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Display

Display quality comparison

Type	OLED	IPS LCD
Size	6.1 in	6.78 in
Resolution	1080x2400 pixels	1080x2460 pixels
Aspect ratio	20:9	20:9
Pixel density	430 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	81.3 %	87.8 %
Features	- DCI-P3 - Always-On Display	DCI-P3

Peak brightness (auto)

Google Pixel 8a

1498 nits

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

sRGB gamut	99.1 %	n/a
PWM (Flicker)	120 Hz	n/a
Response time	2 ms	n/a
Contrast	∞ Infinite	n/a

Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 8a]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison

Height	152.1 mm (5.99 in)	167.3 mm (6.59 in)
Width	72.7 mm (2.86 in)	75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Thickness	8.9 mm (0.35 in)	8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)	207 g (7.3 oz)
Water resistance	IP67	IP64
Back panel	Plastic	n/a
Frame	Metal	Plastic
Colors	- White - Black - Blue - Green	- Black - Silver - Green
Fingerprint sensor	Yes In-Display	Yes, In-Display

Screen-to-body ratio

Google Pixel 8a

81.3 %

Tecno Pova 7 5G

87.8 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 8a 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 8a

1683

Tecno Pova 7 5G

1011

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Google Pixel 8a

4330

Tecno Pova 7 5G

2813

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	1683	1011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	4330	2813
Geekbench Compute (GPU)	6350	2488

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

AnTuTu 10

Google Pixel 8a

1179223

Tecno Pova 7 5G

673173

CPU	363260	215846
GPU	396428	148921
Memory	189558	150452
UX	229977	157954
NanoReview Score	1179223	673173

Memory

RAM Size	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5	LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency	3200 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	18.4 GB	n/a
UI Skin	Stock Android	HIOS 15

Battery

Volume	4492 mAh	6000 mAh
Max Charging Power	18 W	45 W
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Removable	No	No
Wireless Charging	Yes (7.5 W)	Yes (30 W)
Reverse Charging	No	Yes
Fast Charging	Yes (33% in 30 min)	Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time	2:09 h	1:09 h

Battery Life

Google Pixel 8a

19:43

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Web Browsing	08:15 h	n/a
Video Playback	13:00 h	n/a
Games	04:54 h	n/a
Standby Mode	86 h	n/a

Main camera

Matrix	64 MP	50 MP
Photo resolution	9000x7000 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	120 °	n/a
Lenses count	Standard: 64 MP Ultra-wide: 13 MP	Standard: 50 MP
Features	- Bokeh effect - Pro mode - RAW support	- Bokeh effect - Pro mode

Matrix	64 MP	50 MP
Aperture	f/1.9	n/a
Focal length	26 mm	n/a
Sensor	Sony IMX787	n/a
Sensor size	1/1.73	n/a
Pixel size	0.8 μm	n/a
Autofocus	Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)	Phase autofocus
Stabilization	Optical	Digital

Matrix	13 MP	n/a
Aperture	f/2.2	n/a
Sensor	Sony IMX712	n/a
Sensor size	1/3.06	n/a
Pixel size	1.12 μm	n/a
Stabilization	Digital	n/a

Photo quality

Google Pixel 8a

141

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Video quality

Google Pixel 8a

128

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Overall camera score

Google Pixel 8a

136

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Bokeh	60	n/a
Preview	71	n/a
Zoom	126	n/a

Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 8a]

Front camera

Matrix	13 MP	13 MP
Photo resolution	4032x3024 pixels	n/a
Autofocus	n/a	No
Stabilization	n/a	Digital
Video resolution	2160p (4K) at 30 fps	2160p (4K) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor	No	No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)	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/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B41/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 8a

89.3 dB

Tecno Pova 7 5G

n/a

Other

Class	Mid-range	Mid-range
Announced	May, 2024 yr	July, 2025 yr
Release Date	May, 2024 yr	July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($)	499	n/a
MSRP ($)	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

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Tecno Pova 7 5G

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Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

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