POCO M8 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
35Performance32.4
64Display56.5
31.6Camera30.1
57.4Battery81.9
70.7Features60
12 spec wins — POCO M8 5G2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M8 5G scores 48.2 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Tecno Pova 8 5G edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 5G
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 237% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 950 nits
- 100% higher OS update pledge: 4 years vs 2 years
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 57
- 45% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,520 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″ | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi+2% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+237% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+1% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 837,903Bottom 26% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 292,124Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 130,371Bottom 32% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 179,700Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 235,708Bottom 22% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,024+2%Bottom 34% | 1,001Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,960+2%Bottom 38% | 2,914Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 26% | 99 %Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh | 8,000 mAh+45% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+21% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+16% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years+100% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M8 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |