Head to head

Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 8 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 5 takes it by 7.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Level

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

Camera Tecno Pova 5 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Pova 5 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 5 Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 Cheaper PKR 38,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 November 2021
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm 169 x 76.8 x 8.77 mm
Weight 219.4 g 201g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating No official IP rating
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.8 Inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI. 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD 60Hz
Protection No official display protection NEG Scratch Resistant Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2. Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with HiOS 13. Android 11 (HiOS 7.6 )
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X Better 4GB / 6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB/128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated card slot). Dedicated microSD card slot supported
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama Better 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 8 MP, LED Flash, 8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps 1080p video recording @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh
Wired charging 45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging. Better 33W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE 5.0
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported

“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 Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova 5 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?

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.

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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.