POCO X8 Pro Max vs TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
75.8Performance20
70.8Display50.5
43.4Camera20.5
89.4Battery40.7
100Features46.7
10 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 33, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+56) and features (+53). TECNO SPARK Go 3 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 20
- Stronger display score: 71 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 21
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 47
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+73% | 259 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | Unisoc T7250 |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 64/128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | — |
| Front camera | 20 MP+150% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+63% | 5,200 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+567% | 15 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.1 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | TECNO SPARK Go 3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |