POVA has officially launched its latest flagship smartphone, the POVA 8 Pro 5G in India, as it had promised. The smartphone introduces an updated design based on the brand’s “Delete Normal” design philosophy, featuring a triangular rear camera module and a secondary dot-matrix display.
The rear panel houses the Alive Matrix Display, a functional dot-matrix screen that can show battery levels, active timers, incoming notifications, and caller ID information with spam detection. It can also serve as a desk clock when the phone is placed face down.
Display and Camera Hardware
The POVA 8 Pro 5G features a 1.5K AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The panel is designed to deliver high brightness outdoors while helping reduce eye strain in low-light conditions.
For photography, the smartphone is equipped with a 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Both the front and rear cameras support 4K video recording. AI-powered camera tools include AI Auto Zoom for automatic framing, 3D Photo effects for added depth, and Motion Trail tracking for moving subjects.
AI Call Management and Productivity
The smartphone is designed for users who frequently handle business calls and communication. It features an integrated AI assistant that POVA claims is the first built-in solution in its segment to record, transcribe, and summarize both regular cellular and WhatsApp calls.
The assistant supports English, Hindi, Bengali, and Marathi. It can automatically turn conversations into action items, organize shared files, and categorize contacts based on commercial intent and payment status, without requiring third-party applications.
POVA 8 Pro 5G Specifications
| Display | 6.78-inch 1.5K AMOLED display, 2644 × 1208 pixels, 144Hz refresh rate, up to 4500 nits peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection |
| Processor | Up to 2.6GHz octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate 4nm processor with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB UFS 2.2 |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano + nano / microSD) |
| OS/UI | Android 16 with HiOS 16 |
| Rear Camera | 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C sensor, f/1.88 aperture, OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, LED flash, 2K video recording at 30fps |
| Front Camera | 13MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture, 4K video recording at 30fps |
| Security | In-display fingerprint sensor |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, dual microphones, Dolby Atmos |
| Durability | IP68, IP69, and IP69K dust and water resistance, MIL-STD-810 military-grade durability |
| Dimensions | 162.4 × 77.27 × 7.39mm |
| Weight | 189g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, Dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac (2.4GHz + 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, USB Type-C, NFC |
| Battery | 6500mAh with 45W fast charging |
Pricing and Availability
The POVA 8 Pro 5G is available in Tundra Green, Arc White, and Graphite Black colour options. Prices are -
- 8GB RAM/256GB storage version - Rs. 49,999
- 12GB RAM/512GB storage version - Rs. 54,999
The smartphone will go on sale in India from August 21, 2026, through Flipkart and select offline retail stores across the country.
Launch Offers
- Instant Cashback: Customers can avail of Rs. 3,000 instant cashback on eligible credit card, debit card, and UPI transactions, bringing the effective price of the 8GB + 256GB variant to Rs. 46,999.
- No-Cost EMI: Financing options are available for up to 18 months, with monthly instalments starting at Rs. 2,777.
