Poco M8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Pro
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $209 and $320. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 54/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 837,903).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $320
- Better portability (79/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Pro, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 11 points higher (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100; 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 Camon 50 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (64/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 1059715 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 4 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.4×7.4 mm | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | $209 | $320 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Tecno Camon 50 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Poco M8 by 20.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $111. Poco M8 was $111 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8 (64/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (79/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Poco M8 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 34/100).