OPPO A6 5G vs TECNO POVA 8 5G
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹29,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The POVA 8 5G has the much faster chip: the Dimensity 7100 against the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, going by published benchmark scores.
- The POVA 8 5G has the bigger battery: 8,000 mAh against 7,000 mAh.
- The POVA 8 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz) and sharper (Full HD+ against HD+).
- The A6 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the A6 5G for better water protection. Get the POVA 8 5G for the faster chip, the bigger battery and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹31,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹35,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹31,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
A6 5G vs POVA 8 5G, answered
In India, the OPPO A6 5G starts at ₹29,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 5G starts at ₹29,999.
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Which is cheaper, the A6 5G or the POVA 8 5G?
Neither: both start at ₹29,999. The A6 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹35,999. The POVA 8 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹31,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the A6 5G or the POVA 8 5G?
The POVA 8 5G, with 8,000 mAh to 7,000 mAh. Both charge at 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, the POVA 8 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The A6 5G has a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz, the POVA 8 5G a 6.76-inch IPS LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the A6 5G and 50MP main on the POVA 8 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 A6 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, the POVA 8 5G the Dimensity 7100. Going by published benchmark scores, the Dimensity 7100 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The A6 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the POVA 8 5G's IP64. Only the A6 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 216 g and 225 g.
