Tecno has launched the Tecno Pova 8 5G in Nepal, giving buyers a fresh option in the mid-range 5G segment. The phone succeeds last year’s Pova 7 with several upgrades, including a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chipset, a 6.76-inch 144Hz display, a 50-megapixel rear camera, an 8,000mAh battery, and a distinctive Alive Matrix Display on the back that shows live app notifications. Here’s a complete look at what the device offers and how much it costs in Nepal.
- MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
- 6.76-inch IPS LCD, 144Hz, 950 nits
- 50MP Sony LYT-600 main, 13MP front camera
- 8,000mAh, 45W fast charging
- Alive Matrix Round Display on rear panel
Tecno Pova 8 5G Overview
Display and Design
Tecno went with a 6.76-inch full-HD+ IPS LCD panel running at 144Hz, which keeps things smooth whether you’re scrolling through social media or playing games. The screen hits 950 nits of peak brightness, carries a 91.29% screen-to-body ratio, and delivers 381ppi pixel density. The 1500Hz touch sampling rate is a nice bonus for anyone who takes mobile gaming seriously.
Turn the phone over and the Alive Matrix Round Display on the rear panel is the first thing you notice. It shows customisable alerts and app notifications in a way that actually has a use rather than just being a gimmick. The phone comes in three colours: 16 Bit White, Plasma Orange, and Terminal Green. On top of that, it has an IP64 rating for dust and splash resistance and MIL-STD-810H certification, which gives buyers a bit more peace of mind for day to day use.
Performance
Inside, the Tecno Pova 8 runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 7100 chip built on a 6nm process, paired with a Mali-G610 MC2 GPU. Memory options go up to 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM and storage reaches up to 256GB on the UFS 2.2 standard. Tecno has also equipped the phone with a 3D Cooling System that uses a 15000mm² graphite heat dissipation film with 1800W/m·K thermal conductivity, delivering a 12.5% improvement over the previous generation. This should keep the phone from heating up too much during long gaming sessions.
The phone ships with Android 16 and HiOS 16, which is a pretty up to date software package for this price range. Dedicated G1 and SE1 signal chipsets are on board as well for better connectivity.
Camera
The rear camera on the Pova 8 is a dual setup with a 50-megapixel Sony LYT-600 primary sensor. It has a 1/1.95-inch sensor size, 0.8µm pixel pitch, and phase-detection autofocus, and it can shoot video up to 1440p at 30fps. A light sensor sits next to it with dual-LED flash. The front camera is a 13-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calls.
Shooting modes include AI CAM, Portrait Mode, Super Night Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, Dual Video, and Vlog Mode, which covers most of what everyday users would want from a camera app.
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Battery and Connectivity
The 8,000mAh battery is where the Pova 8 makes its strongest case. Tecno says it can last up to 39.5 hours of talk time, 17.77 hours of video playback, and over 1,198 hours on standby. The 45W fast charging gets it to 50% in roughly 35 minutes, and 10W reverse wired charging lets you top up other devices when needed.
For connectivity, the phone has 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS with GLONASS, Galileo and BDS support, an infrared port, FM radio, and USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG. Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos handle the audio side.
Tecno Pova 8 5G Specifications
- Design & Build: 165.7 x 78.5 x 8.8 mm, 225g, IP64 dust and splash resistant, Alive Matrix Round Display on rear
- Display: 6.76-inch IPS LCD, 1080 x 2344 pixels, 144Hz, 950 nits (peak)
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)
- Memory: 8GB+128G, UFS 2.2, microSDXC supported
- Rear Camera: 50MP, 1/1.95″, 0.8µm, PDAF, Dual-LED flash, 1440p@30fps video
- Front Camera: 13MP (wide)
- Software & UI: Android 16, HiOS 16
- Network & SIM: 5G, Dual Nano-SIM
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 dual-band, Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, NFC, Infrared port, FM radio, USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
- Sound: Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos
- Battery: 8000mAh, 45W wired charging (50% in 35 min), 10W reverse wired charging
Tecno Pova 8 5G Price and Availability in Nepal
Tecno Pova 8 is officially available in Nepal for NPR 59,999 for the 8GB+128GB variant. Buyers can purchase the phone from authorized phone stores across Nepal, both online and offline.
| Tecno Pova 8 5G | Nepal (Official) |
|---|---|
| 8GB+128GB | NPR 59,999 |
Conclusion
The Pova 8 is a decent all-round phone for its price in Nepal. A 5G chipset, a 144Hz display, a good main camera, and a battery that lasts well beyond a full day make it a practical buy. The Alive Matrix rear display and MIL-STD-810H certification are extras that most phones at this price skip. With official Nepal pricing and availability now confirmed, the Tecno Pova 8 5G is worth serious consideration for anyone shopping in this segment.