Poco M8s vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate; launch prices were $189 and $300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,071 vs 622,608).
Poco M8s
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $189 vs $300
- Overall rating 51/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1672071 vs 622608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2183
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 217g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 72/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (69/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 1672071 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $300 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Poco M8s by 62.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $111. Poco M8s was $111 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Poco M8s (69/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (72/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Poco M8s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.