Head to head

Tecno Camon 30 5G vs Tecno Pova 8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Pova 8 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Camon 30 5G takes it by 9.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Camon 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G charges 25W faster.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Camon 30 5G uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Camon 30 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 30 5G Tecno Pova 8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 69,999
Design & build
Release date April 2024 March 5, 2026
Dimensions Glass Back: 165.4 × 75.9 × 7.8 mm Eco Leather: 165.4 × 75.9 × 8.0 mm 165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm
Weight 199 g Better 225 g
Water resistance IP53 (Dust protected & splash resistant) IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.76 Inches
Resolution 1080 × 2436 pixels (FHD+) Better 1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+)
Panel type AMOLED 120Hz IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate
Protection Basic reinforced glass (manufacturer not disclosed) Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
GPU IMG BXM-8-256 Mali-G610 MC2
Operating system Android 14 HIOS 14 Android 16, HiOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Extended RAM) supported) Better 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)
Card slot microSDXC (availability varies by market) microSD Card (supports expansion)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.9 aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Secondary 2 MP Depth Sensor Auxiliary Light Sensor Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode 50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera
Selfie camera 50 MP Autofocus (AF) Dual Color Temperature Flash Better 13 MP
Video recording 1440p @30fps 1080p @30/60fps 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh Better
Wired charging 70W Ultra Charge (Wired) 0–50%: Approximately 19 minutes 0–100%: Approximately 45–50 minutes (under optimal conditions) Better 45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors In-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Infrared Remote Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Camon 30 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pova 8 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 Tecno Camon 30 5G and Tecno Pova 8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is listed at PKR 69,999 and Tecno Pova 8 at PKR 69,999. That makes Tecno Pova 8 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Camon 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Pova 8 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Pova 8 a 8000 mAh cell, with 70W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 30 5G or Tecno Pova 8?

Tecno Camon 30 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 (6nm) while Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm).

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.