Category Breakdown
Camera
Pova 5
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Pova 5
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Pova 5
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Pova 5
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
Pova 5
Total weight (219.4g)
WinsValue
Pova 5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pop 7 Pro | Pova 5 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.78" | |
| 720 × 1,612 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 120Hz | |
| — | 580 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Dual | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | |
| 3 GB | 8 GB | |
| 64 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 10W | 45W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| — | 219.4g | |
| 8.9mm | 9mm | |
| Glass front | plastic back | plastic frame | Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Budget minimalist
Tecno Pop 7 Pro
This device is suitable only for users needing basic functionality at the lowest possible entry price.
Best overall performance
Tecno Pova 5
It dominates with a powerful 6nm chipset, massive 6000mAh battery, and rapid 45W charging capabilities.