Tecno Pova 8
pending verification on sale
165.66 × 78.46 × 8.8 mm · 225 g
The Tecno Pova 8 launched in India on 11 June 2026, went on sale on 18 June 2026 and costs ₹29,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 7100, a 6.76-inch LCD 144Hz display, a 8,000 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 42/100, #70 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹29,999 (current)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 7100
- Display
- 6.76" LCD 144Hz
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP64
- Weight
- 225 g
- India launch
- 11 June 2026
- On sale in India
- 18 June 2026
Tecno Pova 8 price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6GB/128GB | ₹29,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹31,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹29,999 | current | — | |
| 8GB/128GB | ₹31,999 | current | — |
Tecno Pova 8 specifications
Display
| Size | 6.76 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | Not confirmed |
| Pixel density | Not confirmed |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 995 single-core / 2,938 multi-core |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.95-inch sensor |
|---|---|
| Front camera | 13 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 8,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 165.66 × 78.46 × 8.8 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP64 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Plasma Orange, Terminal Green |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 2 years |
| Security updates promised | 3 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 42/100 | #70 of 76 | 96% |
| Camera | Camera: 23/100 | #63 of 87 | 85% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 83/100 | #37 of 141 | 100% |
| Charging | Charging: 45/100 | #96 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 34/100 | #76 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 48/100 | #56 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 33/100 | #92 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 37/100 | #87 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 35/100 | #111 of 141 | 75% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 14/100 | #70 of 76 | 96% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000
- Its 8,000 mAh battery is larger than 84% of the 75 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000 we track.
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 13% of the 75 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000 we track.
- Its 950-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 3% of the 66 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000 we track.
- Its 2 years of OS upgrades is longer than only 2% of the 61 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000 we track.
- Its 225 g weight is lighter than only 4% of the 67 other phones priced ₹22,000–₹37,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Tecno Pova 8 in India?
- 6GB/128GB: ₹29,999 (current, 2026-10-24); 8GB/128GB: ₹31,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Tecno Pova 8 launched in India?
- 11 June 2026; it went on sale on 18 June 2026.
- Which processor does the Tecno Pova 8 use?
- MediaTek Dimensity 7100.
- What is the battery capacity of the Tecno Pova 8?
- 8,000 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Tecno Pova 8 support 5G?
- Yes, the Tecno Pova 8 supports 5G.
- Is the Tecno Pova 8 waterproof?
- It is rated IP64 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Tecno Pova 8 get?
- 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security updates, as promised by Tecno.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: verified=false: no official Tecno India page was reachable or surfaced; all values from news via search-engine results. 6.76-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 144Hz per most sources (press coverage says 120Hz; press coverage calls it AMOLED - both outliers). Main camera Sony LYT-600. RAM LPDDR5X, storage UFS 2.2. Dimensions/weight (approx. 165.66 x 78.46 x 8.8 mm, 225 g) are from news, not an official page. Transparent design with rear 'Alive Matrix Display'. Sold via Flipkart, Amazon, Tecno channels and retail from 2026-06-18. Pova 8 Pro (Rs 49,999) is a separate model.
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