This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 8 5G and TECNO POVA 4 smartphones.
The realme 8 5G features a 6.5-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, triple-camera setup, MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G chipset and 5G connectivity.
Meanwhile, the TECNO POVA 4 features a slightly larger 6.82-inch display, 50MP main camera, 6,000mAh battery and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | realme 8 5G | TECNO POVA 4 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 405 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and Punch-hole | 6.82-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1640 Pixels, 263 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole |
| Size | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm | 170.59 x 77.52 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 201 g |
| Build | Glass Front with Glossy Plastic Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Supersonic Black or Supersonic Blue | Uranolith Gray and Fluorite Blue |
| Our pick: |
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realme 8 5G The realme 8 5G is lighter and slightly thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB or 8GB pf RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 | Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 4
The TECNO POVA 4 has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, PD Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/2.0 aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.1 Aperture) - Up to 1080p Video Recording |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 aperture) with LED Flash - Up to 1080p video recording |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Based on the listed specifications, both phones offer comparable camera capabilities. Actual camera quality may still differ due to image processing and real-world performance. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (Dual Band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, & QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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realme 8 5G
The realme 8 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio | DTS Audio |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 4
Based on the specs, it has DTS audio. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 18W fast charging (20% in 20 minutes, 100% in est. 150 minutes) |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 4
The TECNO POVA 4 has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱10,990.00 - Official price of 4GB RAM version in the Philippines ₱11,990.00 - Official price of 8GB RAM version in the Philippines |
₱7,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 24, 2021 | October 15, 2022 |
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