Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Edge 70 Pro Plus starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹47,999 against ₹49,999 for the POVA 8 Pro 5G.
- The Edge 70 Pro Plus has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 8500 Extreme against the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, going by published benchmark scores.
- The Edge 70 Pro Plus charges faster: 90W against 45W.
- Only the Edge 70 Pro Plus has a zoom camera, a 50MP 3.5x periscope. The Edge 70 Pro Plus's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 50MP against 8MP.
- The Edge 70 Pro Plus is promised more software updates: 3 OS updates, against 2 OS updates for the POVA 8 Pro 5G.
- Only the Edge 70 Pro Plus lists wireless charging, at 15W.
The Edge 70 Pro Plus is the easy pick: it wins on the lower price, the faster chip and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 12GB + 256GB₹47,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹49,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹54,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Edge 70 Pro Plus vs POVA 8 Pro 5G, answered
In India, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro Plus starts at ₹47,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G starts at ₹49,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Edge 70 Pro Plus or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
The Edge 70 Pro Plus, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹47,999 for the Edge 70 Pro Plus, ₹49,999 for the POVA 8 Pro 5G. The POVA 8 Pro 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹54,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Edge 70 Pro Plus or the POVA 8 Pro 5G?
Neither: both have 6,500 mAh. For charging, the Edge 70 Pro Plus is quicker: 90W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper they are close. The Edge 70 Pro Plus has a 6.8-inch Extreme AMOLED at 144Hz, the POVA 8 Pro 5G a 6.78-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Edge 70 Pro Plus has a zoom camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (OIS) on the Edge 70 Pro Plus and 50MP main (OIS) on the POVA 8 Pro 5G. 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 Edge 70 Pro Plus runs the Dimensity 8500 Extreme, the POVA 8 Pro 5G the Dimensity 7400 Ultimate. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 8500 Extreme is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Edge 70 Pro Plus. It is promised 3 OS updates; the POVA 8 Pro 5G, 2 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 190 g and 189 g.
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