Google Pixel 10a vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Key differences
- The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,100mAh.
- The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Google Pixel 10a | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.8/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Brand | Google Pixel | TECNO |
| Model | Pixel 10a | POVA 8 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 18 February 2026 | 18 August 2026 |
| First sale | 6 March 2026 | 21 August 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹49,999 | From ₹49,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | Actua pOLED, 1080x2424, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 6.78", HyperLux AMOLED, 2644x1208, 144Hz, 4,500 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 13MP ultrawide | 50MP main + 8MP main |
| Front camera | 13MP | 13MP |
| Rear video | 4K@60 | Not published |
| Front video | 4K@30 | Not published |
| Battery | 5,100mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| OS updates promised | 7 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | Not published |
| Weight | 183 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 7.39 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | in-display |
| Colours | Lavender, Berry, Fog, Obsidian | Arc White, Graphite Black, Tundra Green |
Frequently asked questions
Google Pixel 10a or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Google Pixel 10a is ahead, 8.8/10 against 7.6/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 5,100mAh. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.