Realme GT 8 vs Tecno Pova 7

The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova 7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $350 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 53/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 879,714).

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 by 27 points (80/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme GT 8

Performance 91
Display 98
Camera 56
Battery 85
Portability 50
Value for money 94

Tecno Pova 7

Performance 55
Display 76
Camera 31
Battery 67
Portability 45
Value for money 66

What makes Realme GT 8 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2918
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better display (98/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)

What makes Tecno Pova 7 better?

  • Lighter: 207g vs 209g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $350

  • Overall rating 53/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Tecno Pova 7, the Realme GT 8 scores 27 points higher (80/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Tecno Pova 7 — 66/100; 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 "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

Realme GT 8: The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme GT 8 Tecno Pova 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 3126402 879714
Geekbench Single 3013 1001
Geekbench Multi 9287 2918
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1440x3136 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Wireless charging — 30W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HIOS 15
NFC — yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions — 167.3×75.6×8.9 mm
Weight 209 g 207 g
Launch price $350 $200

Camera comparison

Realme GT 8

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
56
camera

Tecno Pova 7

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
31
camera

Display comparison

Realme GT 8

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3136
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
98
display

Tecno Pova 7

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
76
display

Battery and charging

Realme GT 8

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
85
battery

Tecno Pova 7

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 30W
67
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT 8 and Tecno Pova 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT 8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3126402 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
53/100 -255.4%
879714 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 leads Tecno Pova 7 by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme GT 8

$350

Tecno Pova 7

$200

Launch price difference: $150. Tecno Pova 7 was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 76/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (56/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Tecno Pova 7?

The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 by 27 points (80/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Tecno Pova 7?

The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Tecno Pova 7 — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Tecno Pova 7?

The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Tecno Pova 7?

The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Tecno Pova 7?

The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.