HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $65 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 16/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is thinner (8.9mm vs 10.2mm).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 49 points (65/100 vs 16/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Asha 305 Lite

Performance —
Display 31
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 20
Value for money 28

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 68

What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $300

  • Overall rating 16/100

What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?

  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 2500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 20/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 49 points higher (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Asha 305 Lite Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor Unisoc SC9832E Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu — 1673316
Geekbench Single — 1398
Geekbench Multi — 4313
Display 5.0" TFT 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 480x854 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging — 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 2 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 2 MP 13 MP
RAM 2GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 16GB 256GB
OS Android (AOSP) Android 15 / HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight — 209 g
Launch price $65 $300

Camera comparison

HMD Asha 305 Lite

  • Main: 2MP
  • Front: 2MP
10
camera

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera

Display comparison

HMD Asha 305 Lite

  • 5.0" TFT
  • Resolution: 480x854
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
31
display

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Asha 305 Lite

  • 2500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Asha 305 Lite

$65

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

$300

Launch price difference: $235. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $235 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (94/100 vs 31/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (72/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (44/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 49 points (65/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.