Poco M8 Pro vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Poco M8 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $299 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 59/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 1,041,898).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8 Pro
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Lighter: 206g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $300
- Better portability (52/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 1041898
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1223
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 3168
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 70/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 6 points higher (65/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Poco M8 Pro — 56/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 Pro | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 1041898 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1223 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3168 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×78.3×8.3 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $300 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Poco M8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 Pro and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Poco M8 Pro by 39.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Poco M8 Pro was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (70/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Poco M8 Pro are nearly equal (72/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra edges out the Poco M8 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 Pro and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 Pro or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 Pro over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Poco M8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.