Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: June 2026 | Price: ₹29,999 (approx.)
Tecno Pova 8 5G: Lab Test Summary
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
Key Strengths and Limitations
Tecno Pova 8 5G Key Specifications
| Category | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| CPU Performance | 6.5/10 | Average |
| GPU / Gaming | 6.5/10 | Average |
| Storage Performance | 6.0/10 | Average |
| Battery Life | 7.5/10 | Good |
| Camera | 6.0/10 | Average |
| AI Performance | 5.0/10 | Average |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| CPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Overall | 778,810 |
| AnTuTu CPU Score | 323,033 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 999 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,979 |
| CPU Throttling Test | 89% |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 10,541 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| Gaming / GPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu GPU | 104,143 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 699 |
| 3DMark Stability | 99.40% |
| Geekbench GPU OpenCL | 2,383 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| Storage Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Random Read Speed | 234.9 MB/s |
| Random Write Speed | 402.7 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | 1103.5 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | 830.1 MB/s |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 43,911 |
| PCMark Android Storage Score | 42,918 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| Battery Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| PCMark Battery Test | 18:45:00 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| Camera Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 6.8/10 |
| Portrait Mode | 6.9/10 |
| Front Camera | 6.7/10 |
| Rear Video Capture | 6.0/10 |
| Front Video Capture | 6.2/10 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
| AI Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU) | 457 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU) | 733 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU) | 608 |
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI) | 141 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI) | 141 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI) | 390 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment
The Tecno Pova 8 focuses on standing out through its design and unique matrix display rather than competing on outright specifications. The large battery and polished software experience make it suitable for everyday usage, while the camera system remains serviceable in favourable conditions. However, several aspects of the package feel outpaced by competing devices in the same segment, particularly the display, performance, and multimedia experience. Overall, it offers a distinctive identity, but its appeal largely depends on how much value users place on its unique design elements.
Alternatives to Tecno Pova 8 5G
Lava Agni 4
Motorola Edge 70
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion