Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova 5
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 552,286).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Pova 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 218g vs 219g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 36/100)
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova 5, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Pova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 5 by 373.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (90/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (77/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.