TECNO POVA 8 5G vs vivo T5 Pro 5G
Key differences
- The vivo T5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,020mAh against 8,000mAh.
- The vivo T5 Pro 5G charges faster, at 90W wired against 45W.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | TECNO POVA 8 5G | vivo T5 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Brand | TECNO | vivo |
| Model | POVA 8 5G | T5 Pro 5G |
| India launch date | 11 June 2026 | 15 April 2026 |
| First sale | 18 June 2026 | 21 April 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹29,999 | From ₹29,999 |
| Variants | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.76", FHD+, 2344x1080, 144Hz | 6.83", AMOLED, 2800x1260, 144Hz, 5,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 50MP main + 2MP depth |
| Front camera | 13MP | 32MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 8,000mAh | 9,020mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 90W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 16, HiOS 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | 225 g | 213 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.25 mm |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | Not published |
| Fingerprint | side | optical in-display |
| Colours | Arc White, Graphite Black, Helios Orange, Echo Green | Glacier Blue, Cosmic Black |
Frequently asked questions
TECNO POVA 8 5G or vivo T5 Pro 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the vivo T5 Pro 5G is ahead, 7.8/10 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 vivo T5 Pro 5G has the bigger battery: 9,020mAh against 8,000mAh. The vivo T5 Pro 5G charges faster, at 90W wired against 45W.