Motorola edge 70 pro+ vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
Key differences
- The Motorola edge 70 pro+ launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G (₹47,999 vs ₹49,999).
- The Motorola edge 70 pro+ charges faster, at 90W wired against 45W.
- Only the Motorola edge 70 pro+ has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Motorola edge 70 pro+ | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Brand | Motorola | TECNO |
| Model | edge 70 pro+ | POVA 8 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 4 June 2026 | 18 August 2026 |
| First sale | 11 June 2026 | 21 August 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹47,999 | From ₹49,999 |
| Variants | 12GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB |
| Display | 6.8", Extreme AMOLED, HDR10+, 2772x1272, 144Hz, 5,200 nits peak | 6.78", HyperLux AMOLED, 2644x1208, 144Hz, 4,500 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide + 50MP telephoto (3.5x periscope) | 50MP main + 8MP main |
| Front camera | 50MP | 13MP |
| Rear video | 4K@30fps | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 6,500mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 90W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | 15W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16, Hello UI | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| OS updates promised | 3 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68/IP69 | Not published |
| Weight | 190 g | 189 g |
| Thickness | 7.19 mm | 7.39 mm |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Colours | PANTONE Zinfandel, PANTONE Chicory Coffee, PANTONE Stormy Sea | Arc White, Graphite Black, Tundra Green |
Frequently asked questions
Motorola edge 70 pro+ or TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Motorola edge 70 pro+ is ahead, 8.4/10 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 Motorola edge 70 pro+ launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G (₹47,999 vs ₹49,999). The Motorola edge 70 pro+ charges faster, at 90W wired against 45W.