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POCO M8x 5G vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

POCO M8x 5G

POCO

POCO M8x 5G

$170

42.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
48.5Inno Score
20Performance28.9
50.5Display79.4
29Camera30.1
71.3Battery59.6
62.7Features60
3 spec wins — POCO M8x 5G7 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+ wins this phone face-off, 48.5 to 42.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+29) and performance (+9). POCO M8x 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 M8x 5G

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 60
  • 52% higher capacity: 7,900 mAh vs 5,200 mAh
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 51
  • 73% higher Pixel density: 440 ppi vs 254 ppi
  • 63% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 8 MP
  • 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB

Display

Display comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Screen size6.9 ″+2%6.78 ″
Panel typeLCDAMOLED
Resolution720x16001224x2720
Pixel density254 ppi440 ppi+73%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness—4,500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5MediaTek Helio G200
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Front camera8 MP13 MP+63%
OIS—No

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Capacity7,900 mAh+52%5,200 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging0 W30 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Weight232 g160 g+31%
Thickness8.8 mm6.5 mm+26%
IP ratingIP64IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
5GYesNo
Bluetooth5.1—
NFC—Yes

Software

Software comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)HiOS 15.1 (Android 15)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M8x 5G versus TECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
SpecPOCO M8x 5GTECNO SPARK 40 Pro+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackYes—

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