POCO M8 Pro 5G vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
37Performance32.4
63.7Display56.5
45.9Camera30.1
78.5Battery81.9
70.7Features60
13 spec wins — POCO M8 Pro 5G2 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO M8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 55.8 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+16) and features (+11). Tecno Pova 8 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M8 Pro 5G
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 46 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 71 vs 60
- 237% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 950 nits
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 79
- 23% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+17% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+237% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 946,831Bottom 36% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 406,873Bottom 43% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 116,332Bottom 30% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 153,400Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 270,226Bottom 37% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,227+23%Bottom 49% | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,183+9%Bottom 44% | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+1%Top 3% | 99 %Top 35% |
| 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 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 206 g+8% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+6% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO M8 Pro 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 Pro 5G | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |