NEW DELHI, August 18, 2026, 16:02 IST — Tecno, a smartphone brand under Shenzhen Transsion Holdings (SHA:688036), priced the new Pova 8 Pro 5G at ₹49,999 for India. The phone goes on sale August 21 on Flipkart and in retail shops.
- The Pro is priced ₹20,000 higher than the regular Pova 8.
- There’s a new 1.5K AMOLED display, upgraded processor, and an ultrawide camera in the mix.
- Pova 8 keeps the battery 23% bigger, but costs less.
The price sits 66.7% higher than the regular Pova 8. That leaves the Pro’s screen, call tools and sturdier build with more to prove.
The update includes an AMOLED display and a faster chip. Battery drops by 1,500mAh, down 18.8%.
| India purchase detail | Pova 8 5G | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | ₹29,999 | ₹49,999 |
| Difference | Baseline | ₹20,000 more, or 66.7% higher |
| Card or UPI cashback | Not shown here | ₹3,000 for select cards or UPI |
| Effective launch price | Not given | ₹46,999 with cashback applied |
| Sale status | On sale now | Sales begin August 21, 2026 |
| Sales channels | Flipkart and in stores | Flipkart and in stores |
The Pova 8 Pro comes with a 6.78-inch AMOLED panel at 2644 by 1208 resolution. It runs up to 144Hz refresh and can hit 1,600 nits in high-brightness. The 4,500-nit spec is for select test conditions only.
MediaTek (TPE:2454) is the supplier for the 4-nanometre Dimensity 7400 Ultimate chip. Tecno put its P1 graphics processor in as well and is marketing 144fps gaming support.
| Core hardware | Pova 8 5G | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 inside | Dimensity 7400 Ultimate along with P1 graphics chip |
| Main display | 6.76-inch FHD+ LCD screen | 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144Hz peak refresh | 144Hz max refresh |
| Physical RAM | Comes with 6GB or 8GB in India | Listed globally with 8GB or 12GB, but Indian version not clear |
| Storage | 128GB for India | Shows 256GB or 512GB global options; India model details unknown |
| Battery | 8,000mAh power cell | 6,500mAh battery |
| Wired charging | Supports 45W charging | 45W charging |
The rear Alive Matrix isn’t just for looks. The 177 LEDs can each be controlled on their own and will light up in over 49 situations like incoming calls, texts, games, or when moving files.
Tecno’s call assistant can record, transcribe and summarise both normal and WhatsApp calls. It works in English, Hindi, Bengali and Marathi. Users can also pull tasks and manage documents shared in calls.
| Camera, design and software | Pova 8 5G | Pova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main rear camera | 50MP Sony LYTIA 600 | 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C with OIS |
| Ultrawide camera | Not listed | 8MP |
| Front camera | 13MP | 13MP |
| Rear light interface | Alive Matrix | 177-LED Alive Matrix |
| Call transcription and summaries | Not disclosed | Works for regular and WhatsApp calls, can handle four languages |
| Dust and water rating | IP64 | IP69K, IP69, IP68, IP66 |
| Operating system at launch | HiOS 16 on Android 16 | HiOS 16 on Android 16 |
Sony Group (TYO:6758) makes the LYTIA 700C sensor in the 50-megapixel main camera. The Pro picks up optical stabilisation and an 8-megapixel ultrawide, staying ahead of the base model.
The phone comes in at 7.39mm thick and 189 grams. It’s rated IP66, IP68, IP69, and IP69K, better than the base model’s IP64.
A ₹3,000 cashback at launch cuts the effective price to ₹46,999. Tecno is also giving buyers up to 18 months of no-cost instalments, starting from ₹2,777 per month.
Risks: Sales haven’t begun yet, and there’s no independent battery or gaming test data out. Tecno hasn’t said which India memory variant carries the ₹49,999 base price.
The Pro’s main changes are its better screen, more camera options, and added water resistance. For battery life, shoppers might stick with the less expensive Pova 8, which packs a bigger cell.
