Head to head

OnePlus Nord CE5 vs Tecno Pova 8 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 3 May 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 8 Pro takes it by 7.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 8 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 8 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • OnePlus Nord CE5 charges 35W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord CE5 Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 82,999 Cheaper PKR 82,999
Design & build
Release date July 8, 2025 (Global/Regional) Q3 2026 (Expected Launch Soon)
Dimensions Not listed 162 × 77 × 8 mm
Weight Not listed 200g – 210g
Water resistance No official IP rating Expected IP64 Dust resistant Splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches 6.78 Inches Better
Resolution Full HD+ (1080 × 2412 pixels approx.) 2644 × 1208 Pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate AMOLED 144Hz
Protection basic scratch-resistant glass Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate
CPU Octa-core cta-core Processor 4 × Cortex-A78 Performance Cores 4 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores
GPU Mali (variant not confirmed) Mali-G615 MC2 (Expected)
Operating system Android 15 ( OxygenOS ) Android 16 (HiOS)
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB/ 8GB / 12GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB Better
Card slot No Not listed
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Main) Secondary sensor (depth/ultrawide – not confirmed) LED flash, HDR, panorama Primary Sensor: 50MP Main Camera Secondary Sensor: AI Lens Third Sensor: Depth/Macro Sensor LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features
Selfie camera 16 MP 32MP (Expected) HDR AI Beauty Mode Better
Video recording 4K @30fps 4K Video Recording 1080p Video Recording
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery 6500mAh Better
Wired charging Fast charging (likely 80W or higher) Better 45W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Yes (version not confirmed) 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint Sensor: In-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C

“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, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.9 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus Nord CE5 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 OnePlus Nord CE5 and Tecno Pova 8 Pro in Pakistan?

OnePlus Nord CE5 is listed at PKR 82,999 and Tecno Pova 8 Pro at PKR 82,999. That makes Tecno Pova 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro leads on battery. OnePlus Nord CE5 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 80W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord CE5 or Tecno Pova 8 Pro?

Tecno Pova 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord CE5 runs the MediaTek Dimensity (expected mid-range SoC) while Tecno Pova 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate.

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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.