POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO POVA Curve 5G
75.8Performance32.1
70.8Display60.9
43.4Camera31.6
89.4Battery57.2
100Features60
14 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Curve 5G
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 45.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and features (+40). TECNO POVA Curve 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 61
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA Curve 5G
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% lower weight: 189 g vs 218 g
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1080x2436 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+14% | 393 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits+169% | 1,300 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+1% | 93.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu 11 | 2,604,459+240%Top 25% | 765,777Bottom 21% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108+244%Top 22% | 233,134Bottom 11% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318+702%Top 28% | 107,198Bottom 24% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204+157%Top 16% | 157,750Bottom 27% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829+101%Top 31% | 267,695Bottom 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,044Bottom 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 3,160Bottom 43% |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP+28% |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | — |
| 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+55% | 5,500 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g+14% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.5 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 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 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO POVA Curve 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 Curve 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |