Tecno Pova 7 5G vs Infinix Note Edge
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Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova 7 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate) that was released on July 4, 2025, against the Infinix Note Edge, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 7100 and came out 6 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
- Handles wireless charging up to 30W
- Expandable storage via MicroSD card up to 2048GB
- Ability to record video in 4K resolution
- 12% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (864K versus 774K)
- Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
- More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
- The front-facing camera can record video at 4K
Reasons to consider the Infinix Note Edge
- Water-resistant body (IP65 classification)
- More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 15
- AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
- The phone is 6 months newer
- Weighs 17 grams less
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2460 pixels | 1208 x 2644 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | 396 ppi | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | 900 nits | 1600 nits |
| Max rated brightness in HDR | - | 4500 nits |
| HDR support | No | Yes, HDR10 |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 87.8% | 89.4% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - DCI-P3 - Always-On Display |
Design and build
| Height | 167.3 mm (6.59 inches) | 163.1 mm (6.42 inches) |
| Width | 75.6 mm (2.98 inches) | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) | 7.2 mm (0.28 inches) |
| Weight | 207 g (7.3 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP65 |
| Rear material | Plastic | - |
| Frame material | Plastic | - |
| Colors | Black, Silver, Green | Black, Gray, Green, Orange |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| L3 cache | 4 MB | - |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 4 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 655 | - |
| Graphics | Mali-G615 MP2 | Mali-G610 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 256 | 128 |
| GPU clock | 1047 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS | ~256 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2488 | 2403 |
| Single-core score | 1011 | 995 |
| Multi-core score | 2813 | 2925 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 326668 | 312275 |
| GPU | 126634 | 78902 |
| Memory | 136410 | 148941 |
| UX | 274846 | 234793 |
| Total score | 864548 | 774911 |
| Samples | [16 tests] | [3 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | 99% | - |
| Graphics test | 3 FPS | 2 FPS |
| Graphics score | 348 | 277 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 11044 | 9935 |
| Video editing | 6703 | 4644 |
| Photo editing | 35286 | 24034 |
| Data manipulation | 8165 | 8404 |
| Writing score | 18065 | 16884 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Pova 7 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-09-30 (Алексей) | AnTuTu 12 | 898347 |
| 📘 2026-09-29 (Алексей) | AnTuTu 12 | 898347 |
| 📘 2026-08-31 (Prawowok) | AnTuTu 11 | 857794 |
| 📘 2026-08-11 (Viel) | AnTuTu 11 | 801478 |
| 📘 2026-07-22 (Ziyaan) | AnTuTu 11 | 899719 |
Infinix Note Edge
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-09-22 (Muhammad Rifqiy) | AnTuTu 11 | 774911 |
| 📘 2026-09-22 (Muhammad Rifqiy) | AnTuTu 12 | 862468 |
| 📘 2026-08-17 (Rifqiy) | AnTuTu 11 | 774911 |
| 📘 2026-04-11 (O1) | CPU Throttle | 90% |
| 📘 2026-04-11 (O1) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 995 / 2925 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | No |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | - |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | XOS 16 |
| OS updates | 1 year | - |
| Security updates | 2 years | - |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | Yes (30 W) | No |
| Reverse charging | Yes | Yes |
| Bypass charging | No | Yes |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 30 min) | Yes |
| Full charging time | 1:09 hr | - |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 8192 x 6144 | - |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/1.9 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.0" (≈ 0.5 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/2.4 |
| Stabilization | - | No |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Video resolution | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | Yes | No |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | No | No |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | July 2025 | January 2026 |
| Release date | July 2025 | January 2026 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $190 | $190 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the gaming, connectivity, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Pova 7 5G. But if the display, software, and design are more of a priority – go for the Infinix Note Edge.
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