Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Pova Neo 2
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 30/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,614,916 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro Max is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 2614916 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 20/100)
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (71/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (46/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 2614916 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $469 | — |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Pova Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 654.7% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (90/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (84/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (77/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (46/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 41 points (71/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.