Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 50 5G Manufactured in April, 2026, with display 6.78 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400, vs Tecno Pova 8 5G, Manufactured in June, 2026 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Larger display: 6.78in
- Higher pixel density: 2557ppi
- Lighter design: 210g vs 225g
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
- Higher battery capacity: 8000mAh vs 6500mAh
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.3
Versions
| Memory Options | - 4/128 GB - 6/128 GB |
- 6/128 GB - 8/128 GB - 8/256 GB |
Review
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 comparisonDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 in | 6.76 in |
| Resolution | 720x1576 pixels | 1080x2344 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density | 2557 ppi | 381 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.4 % | 88.7 % |
| Features | n/a | DCI-P3 |
Design & Build
| Height | 167.9 mm (6.61 in) | 167.3 mm (6.59 in) |
| Width | 79.3 mm (3.12 in) | 75.6 mm (2.98 in) |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 in) | 8.9 mm (0.35 in) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 |
| Back panel | n/a | Plastic |
| Frame | n/a | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Gold - Green - Purple |
- White - Black - Green |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes, In-Button | Yes, In-Button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Max Frequency | 2500 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 6/2 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2.5 (Cortex-A76) |
- 4/2 (Cortex-A55) - 4/2.4 (Cortex-A78) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Neural Processor | Yes | n/a |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 810 | 996 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 2027 | 2944 |
| CPU | 338325 | 313025 |
| GPU | 41973 | 102386 |
| Memory | 120193 | 140211 |
| UX | 241297 | 201769 |
| NanoReview Score | 741788 | 757391 |
Memory
| RAM Size | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| UI Skin | HIOS 16 | HIOS 16 |
Battery
| Volume | 6500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Type | n/a | Li-Po |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes (50% in 35 min) |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Photo resolution | n/a | 8192x6144 pixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K Recording | No | No |
| 4K Recording | No | No |
| 1080p Recording | Yes (Up to 30 fps) | Yes (Up to 30 fps) |
| Lenses count | Standard: 50 MP Depth |
Standard: 50 MP Standard |
| Features | - Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
- Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
| Matrix | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | n/a | 23 mm |
| Sensor size | n/a | 1/1.95 (0.51) |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 8 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Focal length | n/a | 24 mm |
| Sensor | CMOS | n/a |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps |
| TOF 3D sensor | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi version | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | Yes |
| SIM Count* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM Mode | Dual SIM Standby | Dual SIM Standby |
| eSIM Support * | No | No |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| 5G Support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | No |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
| Class | Budget | Mid-range |
| Announced | March, 2026 yr | June, 2026 yr |
| Release Date | April, 2026 yr | June, 2026 yr |
| MSRP ($) | 160 | 315 |
| Sensors | - Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 45 W |
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