Head to head

Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Pova 6 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 6 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. The Google Pixel 8a still wins on performance and camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 6 Pro takes it by 6.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Google Pixel 8a leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 6 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 6 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 6 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 6 Pro packs a 1,508 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Pro charges 52W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Pro offers 16 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 6 Pro has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Tecno Pova 6 Pro if…

you care most about battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Tecno Pova 6 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 75,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) March 2024
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 165.5 × 76.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight 188 g Better 198 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP53 (Dust protected and splash resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.78-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) FHD+ (1080 × 2436 pixels) Better
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak AMOLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 No official screen protection
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 14 HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) support up to 24GB total RAM Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot Not supported Dedicated microSDXC card slot
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama 108MP (Wide, PDAF) 2MP Depth sensor 0.08MP Auxiliary sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode AI Camera Night Mode Better
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) 32MP Selfie Camera Dual-tone LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 1440p (2K) @30fps 1080p @60fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh 6000mAh (Non-removable) Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 70W wired fast charging 50% in around 20 minutes (advertised) 100% in around 50 minutes (advertised) 10W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Infrared sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Pova 6 Pro?

Tecno Pova 6 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Google Pixel 8a can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Tecno Pova 6 Pro in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Tecno Pova 6 Pro at PKR 75,999. That makes Tecno Pova 6 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Pova 6 Pro?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Pova 6 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Pova 6 Pro?

Tecno Pova 6 Pro leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 6 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 70W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Pova 6 Pro?

Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Tecno Pova 6 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.