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POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO SPARK 30

WINNER
POCO X8 Pro Max

Xiaomi

POCO X8 Pro Max

$469

73.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30
33.6Inno Score
75.8Performance21.8
70.8Display35.1
43.4Camera31.6
89.4Battery38.8
100Features60
9 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+54) and battery (+51). TECNO SPARK 30 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 22
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 60

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLED—
Resolution1280x27721080x2460
Pixel density447 ppi+13%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+338%800 nits
Screen-to-body94.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500sMediaTek Helio G91
AnTuTu2,604,459Top 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%—
Geekbench 6 (single)—445Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,440Bottom 7%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.5—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps1440p@30fps
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
Capacity8,500 mAh+70%5,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+456%18 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance25.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
Weight218 g—
Thickness8.2 mm7.7 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP64
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth6.0—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HyperOS 3)HiOS 14 (Android 14)

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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