POCO X5 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
23.6Performance32.4
44.8Display56.5
29.8Camera30.1
47.8Battery81.9
44Features60
4 spec wins — POCO X511 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+34) and features (+16). POCO X5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5
- 16% lower weight: 189 g vs 225 g
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 45
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
- 97% higher AnTuTu: 811,323 vs 411,000
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi+3% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 950 nits+6% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 411,000 | 811,323+97% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 906Bottom 22% | 1,001+10%Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,013Bottom 19% | 2,914+45%Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 36% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 | 1080p@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| OIS | No | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh+60% |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Active use endurance | — | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+16% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+9% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 | 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 X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |