Joining the ranks of other big battery phones is the Tecno Pova 8 5G which was recently released in India for 30000 INR and 32000 INR (~RM1280). Featuring an 8,000 mAh battery, a rear Alive Matrix Display, a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset and a 15,000mm² graphite sheet, the phone seems aimed squarely at midrange gamers. No Malaysia release dates yet but it is expected in India on 18 June 2026.
Going for a balanced mix of features?
Swapping out the previous generation light strip, the Pova 8 features an Alive Matrix Display embedded right inside the camera island below the 50MP main camera. On the front, there's the 6.76-inch FHD+ LCD display with 144Hz refresh rate along with the 13MP front camera.
The battery tech also includes 45W fast wired charging and 10W reverse wired charging. However, while there is IP64 dust and water resistance, the phone does not have military-grade drop resistance standards.
Notable Tech Specs and Features
- MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset (6nm TSMC node)
- 6GB / 8GB RAM and 256GB UFS 2.2 storage
- 6.76-inch IPS LCD display (FHR 1080p+ resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate, Wet and Oily Finger Touch Recognition 2.0 feature)
- 50MP Sony Lytia 600 rear camera (1/1.95-inch sensor, 2x in-sensor zoom, autofocus), 13MP selfie module camera
- Features: IP64 dust and water splash resistance rating, (battery durability rated for over 2,000 cycles for up to 6 years of use)
- 8,000mAh battery (45W wired fast charging, 1% to 50% in 35 minutes, 10W reverse charging support)
- HiOS 16 operating system (based on Android 16)
- Available in Arc White, Graphite Black, Helios Orange, and Echo Green
Would you want a phone that can game and last you 2 days on a single charge like the Tecno Pova 8? Would you get it if it came to Malaysia? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for updates.
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