POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
75.8Performance46.7
70.8Display80.7
43.4Camera41.9
89.4Battery66.6
100Features86.7
6 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and battery (+23). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 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 47
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
- 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 71
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 13% lower weight: 189 g vs 218 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+4% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+1% | 93.2 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+31% | 6,500 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 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |