POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
75.8Performance28.9
70.8Display77.8
43.4Camera30.1
89.4Battery54.3
100Features60
8 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max4 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+47) and features (+40). TECNO SPARK 40 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 camera score: 43 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 60
- 122% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 71
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 22% lower weight: 170 g vs 218 g
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 18% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 8.2 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+2% | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 %+6% | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| 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+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP+54% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+63% | 5,200 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 SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 170 g+22% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 6.7 mm+18% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |