Poco M8s vs Tecno Phantom V Fold
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 51/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 617,626); the Poco M8s is noticeably lighter (217g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco M8s
Tecno Phantom V Fold
What makes Poco M8s better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 299g
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Phantom V Fold, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 13 points higher (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Phantom V Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | |
| AnTuTu | 617626 | 1540240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1967 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 5401 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2000x2296 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 299 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Phantom V Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Poco M8s by 59.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (74/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Poco M8s (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Poco M8s are nearly equal (47/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Phantom V Fold — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Phantom V Fold?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.