Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova 7 5G
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova 7 5G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; estimated prices are $450 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 54/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 854,047).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 854047
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 205g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $450
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova 7 5G, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 49/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 7 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 854047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 205 g | |
| Price | $450 | $200 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Pova 7 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 7 5G by 207.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $250. Tecno Pova 7 5G is cheaper by $250.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (90/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 5G (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (79/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 7 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Pova 7 5G — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova 7 5G?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova 7 5G is a better fit for those who care about battery life.