Poco M8 vs Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
The Poco M8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate; launch prices were $209 and $249. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads — 63/100 vs 54/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5520); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (971,081 vs 837,903).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
What makes Poco M8 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $209 vs $249
- Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971081 vs 837903
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5520 mAh
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8 vs the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra scores 9 points higher (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 34/100). Value score: Poco M8 — 66/100, Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (61/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8 | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 837903 | 971081 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1208x2644 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 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 | 32 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 | |
| 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 | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $209 | $249 |
Camera comparison
Poco M8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Poco M8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8
- 5520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8 and Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads Poco M8 by 13.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $40. Poco M8 was $40 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8 (61/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Poco M8 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco M8 is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra edges out the Poco M8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8 and the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Poco M8 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8 or the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8 over the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.