Motorola moto g max vs TECNO POVA 8 5G
Key differences
- The Motorola moto g max launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA 8 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹29,999).
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 7,000mAh.
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 30W.
- The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Motorola moto g max | TECNO POVA 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Brand | Motorola | TECNO |
| Model | moto g max | POVA 8 5G |
| India launch date | 14 August 2026 | 11 June 2026 |
| First sale | 20 August 2026 | 18 June 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹27,999 | From ₹29,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.72", LCD, 2400x1080, 120Hz, 1,050 nits peak | 6.76", FHD+, 2344x1080, 144Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Not published |
| Processor | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 32MP | 13MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | 2K@30 | Not published |
| Battery | 7,000mAh | 8,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 30W | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 16, HiOS 16 |
| OS updates promised | 2 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP64 | Not published |
| Weight | 213 g | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.8 mm |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 2.0) | USB Type-C |
| Fingerprint | side | side |
| Colours | PANTONE Stargazer, PANTONE Alaskan Blue, PANTONE Malaga | Arc White, Graphite Black, Helios Orange, Echo Green |
Frequently asked questions
Motorola moto g max or TECNO POVA 8 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Motorola moto g max is ahead, 6.8/10 against 6.8/10. 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 moto g max launched ₹2,000 cheaper than the TECNO POVA 8 5G (₹27,999 vs ₹29,999). The TECNO POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000mAh against 7,000mAh.