Poco F8 vs Tecno Pova Curve
The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $499 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).
Poco F8
Tecno Pova Curve
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $499
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Poco F8 scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 | Tecno Pova Curve | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 877641 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $219 |
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $280. Tecno Pova Curve was $280 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Poco F8 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (86/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Poco F8 (70/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Tecno Pova Curve?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.