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).

The Poco F8 is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova Curve — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 39
Battery 64
Portability 70
Value for money 76
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • 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)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
58/100 -255.4%
877641 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Tecno Pova Curve by 255.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Tecno Pova Curve
$219

Launch price difference: $280. Tecno Pova Curve was $280 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.