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POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO SPARK 30 Pro

WINNER
POCO X8 Pro Max

Xiaomi

POCO X8 Pro Max

$469

73.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
41.3Inno Score
75.8Performance28.9
70.8Display50.1
43.4Camera34.9
89.4Battery47.8
100Features60
8 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and battery (+42). TECNO SPARK 30 Pro 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 29
  • Stronger display score: 71 vs 50
  • Stronger camera score: 43 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 48
  • Stronger features score: 100 vs 60

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30 Pro

  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 14% lower weight: 188 g vs 218 g
  • 10% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
Screen size6.83 ″+1%6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1280x27721080x2436
Pixel density447 ppi+14%393 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits+106%1,700 nits
Screen-to-body94.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9500sMediaTek Helio G100
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%—
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 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.5—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Optical zoom1 x—
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera20 MP+54%13 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
Capacity8,500 mAh+70%5,000 mAh
Wired charging100 W+203%33 W
Wireless charging0 W—
Active use endurance25.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
Weight218 g188 g+14%
Thickness8.2 mm7.4 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP54
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO X8 Pro Max versus TECNO SPARK 30 Pro
SpecPOCO X8 Pro MaxTECNO SPARK 30 Pro
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth6.05.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

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

Audio

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

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