POVA today launched the POVA 8 5G, the company’s latest 5G smartphone in the POVA 8 series, in India. Here we have the unboxing and the first impressions of the smartphone.
Box Contents
- POVA 8 5G 8GB + 128GB in 16-Bit White colour
- 45W fast charger
- USB Type-C cable
- Protective case
- SIM ejector tool
- User manual
The phone has a 6.76-inch (1080×2344 pixels) FHD+ LCD screen with a 144Hz refresh rate and 240Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is bright since it has up to 950 nits of HBM brightness.
There is a 13MP front camera inside the tiny punch hole that supports 2K 30 fps video recording. The earpiece is present on the top edge, but it doesn’t double up as a secondary speaker. It supports Dolby Atmos audio. There is a bezel below the screen.
Under the hood, the POVA 8 5G is powered by the Dimensity 7100 chipset. It has support for 20 5G bands, up from 10 bands in the POVA 7 5G, and has 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. For connectivity there is the G1 Signal Enhancement Chip, useful in weak-signal environments like elevators and basements, and the SE1 Wi-Fi Enhancement Chip to boost Wi-Fi reception and stability. It has a 15,000mm² graphite sheet to manage the heat.
The phone runs Android 16 with HiOS 16 on top, and the company has promised two major Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates for the device. There are several AI features in the phone such as AI Noise Cancellation, AI LightMaster 2.0 and more.
Coming to button placements, the power button, which embeds the fingerprint scanner, is present on the right along with volume rockers. The hybrid dual SIM slot is present on the bottom along with the primary microphone, the USB Type-C port, and the loudspeaker grill. The infrared sensor is present on the top. You can also see Dolby Atmos branding.
The phone has a 50MP main camera with a Sony LYT-600 sensor. It supports 2K video recording at 30fps from the rear camera. The camera also supports a 2x lossless zoom function. Check out some camera samples.
The POVA 8 5G retains the series’ signature sci-fi-inspired design language, incorporating sharp geometric elements and a semi-transparent rear panel.
A central aspect of the phone’s exterior design is the new Alive Matrix Display, a customizable light panel located on the back of the device. This panel supports up to 49 distinct animations that trigger during specific events, including: Incoming calls and notifications, charging status, and active gaming sessions.
The phone packs an 8000mAh battery, and the company claims it can provide up to two days of usage. It has 45W fast charging support.
The POVA 8 5G starts at Rs. 29,999. It will be available from Flipkart starting from June 18th from leading retail stores and online platforms across India.