Poco M8 Pro vs Tecno Phantom V Fold2

The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5750); the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 1,041,898); the Poco M8 Pro is noticeably lighter (206g vs 249g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Poco M8 Pro

Performance 60
Display 84
Camera 40
Battery 70
Portability 52
Value for money 56

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

Performance 74
Display 79
Camera 78
Battery 68
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Poco M8 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5750 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
  • Lighter: 206g vs 249g

  • Longer battery life (70/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold2 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 1041898
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1223
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 3168

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold2, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Poco M8 Pro: The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Phantom V Fold2: The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Poco M8 Pro Tecno Phantom V Fold2
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
AnTuTu 1041898 1540240
Geekbench Single 1223 1967
Geekbench Multi 3168 5401
Display 6.8" AMOLED 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2772 2000x2296
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 5750 mAh
Charging 100W 70W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB
OS Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 Android 14
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm 159.0×140.4×6.1 mm
Weight 206 g 249 g
Launch price $299 —

Camera comparison

Poco M8 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Poco M8 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Poco M8 Pro

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
70
battery

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

  • 5750 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 15W
68
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Poco M8 Pro and Tecno Phantom V Fold2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco M8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4
59/100
1041898 AnTuTu
Tecno Phantom V Fold2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
73/100 +32.4%
1540240 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads Poco M8 Pro by 32.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Poco M8 Pro

$299

Tecno Phantom V Fold2

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a bit better (74/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 significantly outperforms the Poco M8 Pro (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 are nearly equal (70/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is noticeably better than the Poco M8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold2 — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 leads on performance (74/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Tecno Phantom V Fold2?

The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Phantom V Fold2 is a better fit for active users.