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Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.78 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP

Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.4

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Score components

90%

6.2

Technical score

10%

8.6

User score

â–¼Worse than 61% of smartphones
6.2

Technical score

Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

5.6

Design

â–¼Worse than 67% of smartphones
8.6

User score

User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,434 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 82% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
6.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

25%

6.0

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.6

Camera

15%

5.2

Display

15%

6.3

Battery

10%

7.1

Software

10%

7.8

Connectivity

4%

6.8

Audio

3%

5.6

Design

6.2
User score
User score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 7,434 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.6
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Popularity:
Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 94.1% of smartphones.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 51% of models
Score components:

60%

6.4

Overall score

40%

9.6

Price

7.4
Brand name
Tecno
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G processor model which is slower than processors in 64.7% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.4 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.4 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 36.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 13.4% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
Android version
Android 13
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 13 which is older than that found in 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 16.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP which is lower than that of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
Main camera aperture
f/1.8
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 which is narrower than that of 71.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 5% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
Main camera sensor area
20.5 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 20.5 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 76.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.9% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.78 inches
Screen size
6.78 inches
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.78 inches which is larger than the screens of 73.5% of smartphones and equal to those of 9.5% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2460 px
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2460 px which is higher than that of 65.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.4% of smartphones.
Pixel density
396 ppi
Pixel density
396 ppi
â–² Better than 51% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 396 ppi which is higher than that of 50.6% of smartphones and equal to that of 3.1% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
68 W
Charging speed
68 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 68 W which is faster than in 76.9% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 1.5% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
45 min
GSMArena full wired charge time
45 min
â–² Better than 73% of models
Market range: <36 min – >120 min
This smartphone reaches a full wired charge in 45 min which is faster than 73.3% of smartphones and equal to the time of 1.4% of smartphones.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
yes
Stereo speakers
yes
â–² Better than 36% of models
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <1 – >3
This smartphone has 1 microphones, which is fewer than in 89.6% of smartphones and equal to the number in 10.4% of smartphones.
FM radio
yes
FM radio
yes
â–² Better than 66% of models
This smartphone includes an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
168.5 mm
Height
168.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 168.5 mm which is taller than 84.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Width
76.5 mm
Width
76.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 76.5 mm which is wider than 63% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
Thickness
9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 9 mm which is thicker than 80% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.1% of smartphones.
Weight
220 g
Weight
220 g
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 220 g which is heavier than 81.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 0.7% of smartphones.
Device volume
114,912 cm³
Device volume
114,912 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 114,912 cm³ which is larger than 85.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
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Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    68 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 17 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    45 min
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (45 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    45 min vs 62 min
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 83.9% more popular
    Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) is more popular than the average smartphone (10 vs 5.4).
    10 vs 5.44
  • 7.5% higher user score
    User score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Tecno Pova 5 Pro
    the average smartphone
    Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.60 vs 8.000).
    8.6 vs 8
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£180 vs £260).
    £180 vs £260
  • 14.3% higher maximum RAM
    Maximum RAM
    16 GB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports more maximum RAM than the average smartphone (16 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB RAM.
    16 GB vs 14 GB
  • Higher CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    This smartphone has a higher CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.4 GHz & 6x2 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 0.11 inches inch larger screen size
    Screen size
    6.78 inches
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.8 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.78 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2460 px
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2460 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 0.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    396 ppi
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (396 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    396 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.06x faster charging speed
    Charging speed
    68 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone supports a faster charging speed than the average smartphone (68 W vs 33 W). The average charging speed is 33 W.
    68 W vs 33 W
  • 2x faster reverse wireless charging speed
    Reverse wireless charging speed
    10 W
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <4.5 W – >10 W
    This smartphone supports a faster reverse wireless charging speed than the average smartphone (10 W vs 5 W). The average speed is 5 W.
    10 W vs 5 W
  • 17 min faster GSMArena full wired charge time
    GSMArena full wired charge time
    45 min
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <36 min – >120 min
    This smartphone has a faster GSMArena full wired charge time than the average smartphone (45 min vs 62 min). The average charge time is 62 min.
    45 min vs 62 min
  • Supports aptX Adaptive
    aptX Adaptive
    yes
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This smartphone supports aptX Adaptive, the average smartphone does not. 34.5% of smartphones include aptX Adaptive support.
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Has FM radio
    FM radio
    yes
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This smartphone features an FM radio, the average smartphone does not. 34.2% of smartphones include an FM tuner.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 384.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    509 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (509 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    509 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 75.2% lower 3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    3DMark Steel Nomad benchmark
    151
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <133 – >2.4k
    This smartphone performs worse in 3DMark Steel Nomad than the average smartphone (151 vs 608). The average smartphone scores 608.
    151 vs 608
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 18.3% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    770
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (770 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    770 vs 942
  • 75% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    64
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (64 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    64 vs 256
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.07 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 17% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    2,102
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (2,102 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    2,102 vs 2,533
  • Lacks focus mode
    Focus mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not have a focus mode, the average smartphone does. 60.4% of smartphones include a dedicated focus mode.
  • No Wi-Fi password sharing
    Wi-Fi password sharing
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone does not support Wi-Fi password sharing, the average smartphone does. 57.9% of smartphones allow easy Wi-Fi sharing.
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • Lacks instant markup
    Instant markup
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support instant markup, the average smartphone does. 52.2% of smartphones include instant markup tools.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 13
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 13 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 13 vs Android 14
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • 35.9% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    20.5 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    20.5 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1440 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.0
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.0 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • 384.5 nits lower GSMArena max display brightness
    GSMArena max display brightness
    509 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    Market range: <537 nits – >1.4k nits
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena max display brightness than the average smartphone (509 nits vs 893.5 nits). The average smartphone scores 893.5 nits.
    509 nits vs 893.5 nits
  • 420 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    580 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (580 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    580 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 22.9% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    509 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (509 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    509 nits vs 660 nits
  • Lower GSMArena battery endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    90
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a lower GSMArena battery endurance score than the average smartphone (90 vs 99.5). The average smartphone scores 99.5.
    90 vs 99.5
  • 6.2% lower PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark
    737 min
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <487 min – >1.3k min
    This smartphone scores lower in PCMark Work 3.0 battery benchmark than the average smartphone (737 min vs 786 min). The average smartphone scores 786 min.
    737 min vs 786 min
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 fewer microphone/s
    Number of microphones
    1
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <1 – >3
    This smartphone has fewer microphones than the average smartphone (1 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 microphones.
    1 vs 2
  • Lower IP rating
    IP rating
    IP53
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    This smartphone has a lower IP rating than the average smartphone (IP53 vs IP67). 0.00% of smartphones have a higher IP rating.
    IP53 vs IP67
  • 12.1% heavier
    Weight
    220 g
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <175 g – >256 g
    This smartphone is heavier than the average smartphone (220 g vs 196.2 g). The average smartphone weighs 196.2 g.
    220 g vs 196.2 g
  • 4.9 mm taller
    Height
    168.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
    This smartphone is taller than the average smartphone (168.5 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone has a height of 163.6 mm.
    168.5 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 0.7 mm thicker
    Thickness
    9 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (9 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    9 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2023 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    August 2023
    2023 vs 2024
  • 0.5 mm wider
    Width
    76.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (76.5 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    76.5 mm vs 76 mm
  • 17.5% larger volume
    Device volume
    114,912 cm³
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
    This smartphone has a larger volume than the average smartphone (114912 cm³ vs 97800 cm³). The average smartphone volume is 97800 cm³.
    114,912 cm³ vs 97,800 cm³

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thehindubusinessline.com
13/09/2023
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20/09/2023
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01/09/2023
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androidheadlines.com
25/10/2023
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androidauthority.com
10/09/2023
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08/09/2023
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08/09/2023
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What we like about Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB)

  • Striking 'Turbo Mecha' design with a unique 9-color RGB LED light system on the back
  • Exceptionally fast 68W charging that can reach 50% battery in roughly 15 minutes
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate on a large 6.78-inch FHD+ display
  • Includes a bypass charging feature to prevent overheating and battery wear during gaming sessions
  • Solid performance for the price point, particularly in daily tasks and mid-tier 3D games
  • Equipped with a 3.5mm headphone jack, a feature increasingly rare in modern smartphones

What we don't like about Tecno Pova 5 Pro (8GB + 256GB)

  • Gaming performance can struggle with high-end titles like Genshin Impact on max settings
  • Pre-installed software includes significant amounts of non-removable bloatware
  • The camera performance is often described as average, with potential for overblown light sources and artifacts in night mode
  • Large and bulky build makes it difficult to use comfortably with one hand for long periods
  • The RGB lights have limited functionality and do not always stay on during gaming or other activities
  • The LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and peak brightness found in competing OLED displays

Verdict

The Tecno Pova 5 Pro is a budget-friendly gaming-centric smartphone featuring a 6.78-inch Full HD+ IPS display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and a unique "Arc Interface" LED design on the rear panel. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 5G processor, offering strong performance for its class, paired with a generous 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. A large 5000mAh battery supports impressive 68W fast charging, allowing a quick 50% charge in just 15 minutes. The primary 50MP camera captures decent photos in good light. A potential drawback is the inclusion of significant pre-installed bloatware, and the secondary cameras (depth/macro sensors) offer limited utility.

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