{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-vs-tecno-spark-8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:53:26+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 5",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2026-10_31_59-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-20T05:50:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate,",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated card slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, LED Flash,",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-8-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2025-10_02_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:26:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 90.4,
                "overall": 67.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "169 x 76.8 x 8.77 mm",
                    "Weight": "201g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "NEG Scratch Resistant Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 (HiOS 7.6 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor (f/1.8) 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens / QVGA Lens Super Night Mode 2.0 HDR Panorama PDAF Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-5",
        "margin": 7.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 59,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 58
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 90.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 charges 12W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.1 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 8 Pro can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Pova 5 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 5 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 48 MP on Tecno Spark 8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 8 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}