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 | Pova 5 | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 580 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | — | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 219.4g | — | |
| 9mm | 9mm | |
| Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | plastic | |
| none | none | |
| 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 9
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Pova 5
Highest resolution main camera.