Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate; estimated prices are $469 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 30/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 560,883).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 560883
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $140 vs $469
- Better camera (35/100 vs 32/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (62/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 560883 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 218 g | 210 g | |
| Price | $469 | $140 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 368.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $329. Tecno Pova 7 Neo is cheaper by $329.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Poco X8 Pro Max are nearly equal (35/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (77/100 vs 56/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 32 points (62/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.