This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Bluboo S8 and TECNO POVA 5 smartphones.
The Bluboo S8 features a more compact 5.7-inch display, 3,450mAh battery and MediaTek MT6750T chipset.
Meanwhile, the TECNO POVA 5 features a larger 6.78-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | Bluboo S8 | TECNO POVA 5 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.7-inch HD IPS LCD Display (720 x 1440 Pixels 282 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass 4, 18.5:9 Aspect Ratio | 6.78-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2460 Pixels, 396 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 580 nits max brightness, and notch |
| Size | 149.5 x 70.6 x 8.4 mm | 168.61 x 76.61 x 9.0 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 219 g |
| Build | Plastic | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Black and Blue | Mecha Black and Amber Gold |
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TECNO POVA 5 The TECNO POVA 5 has a larger and sharper display. It is also has better build materials, while the Bluboo S8 is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6750T | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @ 1.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-T860 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 32GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 256GB via microSD | 512GB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 13 with HiOS 13 |
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TECNO POVA 5
The TECNO POVA 5 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Camera: 13 + 3 Megapixels Autofocus Dual LED Flash |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) Depth Sensor -Dual LED Flash -Up to 1440p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus |
8 Megapixels with LED Flash - Up to 1080p video recording |
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TECNO POVA 5
TECNO POVA 5 has a slight camera advantage with stronger main camera hardware. The two are still closely matched overall, and actual image quality may depend more on camera processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
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TECNO POVA 5
The TECNO POVA 5 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Hi-Res Audio & Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 5
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio, a 3.5mm audio jack, face recognition, a gyroscope, and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 3450 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | Fast Charging | 45W Fast Charging (100% in 60 minutes) |
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TECNO POVA 5
The TECNO POVA 5 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,499.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱7,999.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱8,499.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | January 2018 | August 3, 2023 |
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