Samsung Galaxy A08 LTE vs TECNO POVA 7 Pro
₹500 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy A08 LTE starts ₹500 lower: ₹18,499 against ₹18,999 for the POVA 7 Pro.
- The POVA 7 Pro has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate against the Helio G99+, going by published benchmark scores.
- The POVA 7 Pro charges faster: 45W against 25W.
- The POVA 7 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 90Hz) and sharper (1.5K against HD+).
- Only the POVA 7 Pro lists wireless charging, at 30W.
On paper the POVA 7 Pro comes out ahead, with the faster chip, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 64GB₹18,499
- 8GB + 128GB₹18,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy A08 LTE vs POVA 7 Pro, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy A08 LTE starts at ₹18,499 and the TECNO POVA 7 Pro starts at ₹18,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy A08 LTE or the POVA 7 Pro?
The Galaxy A08 LTE, by ₹500. Starting prices: ₹18,499 for the Galaxy A08 LTE, ₹18,999 for the POVA 7 Pro. The POVA 7 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy A08 LTE or the POVA 7 Pro?
Neither: both have 6,000 mAh. For charging, the POVA 7 Pro is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA 7 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy A08 LTE has a 6.7-inch PLS LCD at 90Hz, the POVA 7 Pro a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8) on the Galaxy A08 LTE and 64MP main (Sony IMX682) on the POVA 7 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy A08 LTE runs the Helio G99+, the POVA 7 Pro the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP64. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 197 g and 195 g.
Do both support 5G?
No. Only the POVA 7 Pro works on 5G networks; the Galaxy A08 LTE is a 4G phone.
