Tecno Pova 8 5G Lab Test Results: Performance, Camera, Battery & Verdict

Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: June 2026 | Price: ₹29,999 (approx.)

Tecno Pova 8 5G: Lab Test Summary

Performance Score: 6.0/10
Battery Score: 7.5/10
Camera Score: 6.0/10

*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment

Key Strengths and Limitations

Strengths
Distinctive design with customizable matrix display
Dependable battery life for regular usage
Clean and feature-rich software experience
Daylight camera performance is generally usable
Limitations
Display lacks brightness and contrast
Camera system feels basic for the segment
Video recording lacks proper stabilisation
Performance trails similarly priced rivals
Single speaker limits media experience

Tecno Pova 8 5G Key Specifications

Processor
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Octa core
Display
6.76″ (17.17 cm) 144Hz IPS LCD
Rear Camera
50 MP
Front Camera
13 MP
RAM | Storage
6 GB | 128 GB
Battery | Fast Charging
8000 mAh | 45W Fast Charging
Network
Dual SIM: 5G & 5G
OS
Android v16
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Tecno Pova 8 5G Overall Scorecard

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

Tecno Pova 8 5G Performance based on Lab test

CPU Performance: Is Tecno Pova 8 5G Good for Daily Use and Multitasking?

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 Performance: Is Tecno Pova 8 5G Good for Gaming?

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 Performance: App Load Speeds and Responsiveness

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 Life: Is Tecno Pova 8 5G Good for Battery Backup?

Battery Metric Result
PCMark Battery Test
18:45:00

*Ratings & scores are based on the 26-32k price segment

Camera Performance: Is Tecno Pova 8 5G Camera Good?

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 Performance and Future Readiness

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

Final Verdict: Is Tecno Pova 8 5G Worth Buying?

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.

How We Tested Tecno Pova 8 5G

  • Benchmarks run 3 times and averaged
  • Tested at 25°C room temperature
  • Battery tested at 50% brightness
  • Gaming tests conducted in 30-minute sessions
Testing Process & Standards

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