Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Pova 5
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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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 | Pova 5 | Spark 40 4G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 580 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G91 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh | |
| 45W | 45W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 219.4g | — | |
| 9mm | 7.7mm | |
| Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | Plastic frame and back | |
| none | No certified water resistance | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Pova 5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 40 4G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 40 4G
Highest resolution main camera.