Poco M8 vs Tecno Camon 30 Premier
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads — 69/100 vs 54/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8 has the bigger battery (5520 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,240,821 vs 837,903); the Poco M8 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Bigger battery: 5520 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 178g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 53/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 30 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1240821 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1256 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4207 vs 3000
- Faster charging: 70W vs 45W
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Tecno Camon 30 Premier, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier scores 15 points higher (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (79/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Tecno Camon 30 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1256 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 4207 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HIOS 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 1400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 30 Premier
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Tecno Camon 30 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads Poco M8 by 32.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 30 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 30 Premier (79/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 30 Premier — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier leads on performance (65/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Tecno Camon 30 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.