POCO X7 vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
34.5Performance32.4
62.2Display56.5
43.4Camera30.1
59Battery81.9
73.3Features60
10 spec wins — POCO X75 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X7 scores 50.6 against 49.4 for Tecno Pova 8 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — POCO X7 edges ahead in camera and features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X7
- Stronger display score: 62 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 216% higher Peak brightness: 3,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 59
- 57% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 5,110 mAh
- 54% higher Active use endurance: 17 h vs 11.1 h
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.76 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 446 ppi+17% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits+216% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 803,683Bottom 21% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 300,148Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 108,744Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 135,681Bottom 9% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 259,110Bottom 27% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,030+3%Bottom 34% | 1,001Bottom 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,908Bottom 34% | 2,914Bottom 35% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %+1%Top 4% | 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 X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,110 mAh | 8,000 mAh+57% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 11.1 h | 17 h+54% |
Design
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+18% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm+5% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (HyperOS 1.0) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years+50% | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X7 | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |