Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G vs Huawei Nova 16 SE
Quick Comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE has better RAM than Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 16 SE has better resolution of 2756 x 1272 than Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G which has resolution of 2644 x 1208. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has more internal memory than Huawei Nova 16 SE
| Name | Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G | Huawei Nova 16 SE |
| RAM | 8 GB | 256 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78 in | 6.84 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 39990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 18, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 05, 2026. The Expected cost of Huawei Nova 16 SE is Rs. 39990.
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE has larger screen size of 6.84 inches in comparison to Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G's 6.78 inch screen. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has AMOLED Screen type where as Huawei Nova 16 SE has OLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 444 PPI & Tecno's phone has only 391 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.18% than Huawei's phone ~ 90.2%. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has 20.:09 aspect ratio where as Huawei Nova 16 SE has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Huawei Nova 16 SE's larger 256 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G's lower 8 GB RAM. Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Huawei Nova 16 SE (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. Huawei Nova 16 SE will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G has version 16 Android Operating System where as Huawei Nova 16 SE has version 6.1 HarmonyOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Pova 8 Pro 5G | Huawei Nova 16 SE |
| General | ||
| Model | LK7, Pova 8 Pro 5G | CAS-AL50 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 2 years | |
| Release Date | August 18, 2025 | August 05, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 45 W Charger, 1 x USB Type-C Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.27 x 162.48 x 7.39 mm | 78 x 163.3 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 189 g | 229 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Arc White, Graphite Black,Tundra Green | Black, White, Orange, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1.07 billion) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.78 inches, 1208 x 2644 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.84 inches, 1272 x 2756 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.:09 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 391 PPI | ~ 444 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.18% | ~ 90.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Aluminosilicate glass |
| Brightness | 700nits Normal; 1600nits HBM; 4500nits Peak | 8000nits |
| Display Dimming | 2592Hz PWM Dimming for Eye Comfort | 2160Hz PWM |
| Features | 2800Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Wet & Oily Finger Touch Recognition 2.0 | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 256 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0 | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, G-Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope (Hardware) | Accelerometer, Gyro, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | 5K IceShield VC Cooling System, Powered by 5000mm² Vapor Chamber | |
| Gaming Features | Dual Gaming Chipsets, 4D Game Vibration, Game Network Engine 3.0 | |
| AI Features | Tecno AI, AI Auto Zoom, Ask Ella, AI Studio, AI LightMaster 2.0, AI Flare Remover, AI Reflection Remover, AI Shadow Remover, AI Full-Link Call Assistant, AI Productivity Suite, AI Mind Hub | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69K/69/68/66 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Alive Matrix Display, TECNO P1 GRAPHIC, FreeLink 2.0 within 1500m, PinPoint Nav 2.0, All Scenario Noise Cancellation, Call Summary, Call Translation | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony Lytia 700c | |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Hybrid Image Stabilization, Live Photo | |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K, 1080p |
| Front Camera Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | HarmonyOS v6.1 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 16 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | mediatek Kirin 8020 |
| CPU | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.29 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4xCortex-A78@2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 | Maleoon 920 2cu |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AMR, MID, FLAC, OGG, 3GPP | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, FLV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6500 mAh | 8500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Super Charge | Yes, 66W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 5W |
| Bypass Charging | Yes | |