Poco M8s vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Poco M8s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $189 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M8s leads — 51/100 vs 46/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M8s has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco M8s is faster in AnTuTu (622,608 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 217g).
Poco M8s
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 622608 vs 576015
- Better Geekbench Single: 938 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2183 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 70/100)
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Lighter: 195g vs 217g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $189
- Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Poco M8s vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Poco M8s scores 5 points higher (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s leads (58/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco M8s — 68/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (76/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Poco M8s | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 622608 | 576015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 938 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2183 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 850 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 169.4×80.4×8.4 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $189 | $150 |
Poco M8s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M8s
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M8s
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco M8s and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco M8s leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $39. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $39 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M8s notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (88/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M8s and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M8s is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco M8s (76/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Poco M8s or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco M8s edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco M8s and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco M8s has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Should you choose the Poco M8s over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco M8s is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.