POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
75.8Performance46.7
70.8Display75.9
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery71.3
100Features44
6 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 53.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+56) and performance (+29). TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 44
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 71
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% lower weight: 195 g vs 218 g
- 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2364 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+17% | 383 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 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 | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 195 g+11% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.4 mm+10% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 2 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 Curve 2 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 Curve 2 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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