POCO X3 Pro vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
32.2Performance32.4
60.2Display56.5
31.3Camera30.1
49.4Battery81.9
44Features60
4 spec wins — POCO X3 Pro9 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 42.2, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and features (+16). POCO X3 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X3 Pro
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 57
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 49
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 55% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,160 mAh
- 36% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 33 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 795,334Bottom 20% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 294,736Bottom 21% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 118,830Bottom 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 160,316Bottom 26% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 221,452Bottom 14% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 870Bottom 21% | 1,001+15%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900Bottom 33% | 2,914Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 8,000 mAh+55% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 215 g+4% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 9.4 mm | 8.8 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X3 Pro | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |