POCO X8 vs TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
46.7Performance46.7
66.5Display80.7
42.6Camera41.9
77.2Battery66.6
86.7Features86.7
5 spec wins — POCO X85 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO X8 scores 59.9 against 60.5 for TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G edges ahead in display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 67
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 28% higher capacity: 8,340 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 67
- 29% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 3,500 nits
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% lower weight: 189 g vs 223 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.4 mm vs 8.6 mm
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+1% | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1208x2644 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi+4% | 429 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,500 nits+29% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.5 % | 93.2 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2/3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 8 MP |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 16 MP+23% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,340 mAh+28% | 6,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g | 189 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 7.4 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP66/IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68/IP69K |
| Frame material | Plastic | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | No | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | HiOS 16 (Android 16) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |