POCO X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova 8 5G
75.8Performance32.4
70.8Display56.5
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery81.9
100Features60
12 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max1 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 49.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+43) and features (+40). Tecno Pova 8 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 32
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 82
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.76 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2344 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+17% | 382 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+268% | 950 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+3% | 91.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 2,604,459Top 25% | 811,323 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,001Bottom 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,914Bottom 36% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 99 %Top 35% |
| 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 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@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+6% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+122% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h+49% | 17 h |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+3% | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+7% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 16 (HiOS 16) |
| OS update pledge | — | 2 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |