POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO POVA 7 5G
75.8Performance32.6
70.8Display56.8
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery61.9
100Features60
15 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — TECNO POVA 7 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and features (+40). TECNO POVA 7 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 X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 33
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 62
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 7 5G
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+13% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+289% | 900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+3% | 91.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459+216%Top 25% | 825,080Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108+155%Top 22% | 315,046Bottom 29% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318+693%Top 28% | 108,324Bottom 26% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204+183%Top 16% | 142,983Bottom 15% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829+107%Top 31% | 258,727Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 930Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,701Bottom 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+42% | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 207 g+5% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+8% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 15 (Android 15) |
| OS update pledge | — | 1 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |