Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; estimated prices are $450 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 576,015); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 218g).

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro Max
Performance 90
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 77
Portability 46
Value for money 74
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 576015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2014
  • Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 195g vs 218g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $450

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100).

Poco X8 Pro Max: The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Max Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 MediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu 2629444 576015
Geekbench Single 3228 727
Geekbench Multi 9553 2014
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2772x1280 1224x2720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15, HIOS 15.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm
Weight 218 g 195 g
Price $450 $150
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
70
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
  • 8500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
77
battery
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500
71/100
2629444 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
46/100 -356.5%
576015 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 356.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Poco X8 Pro Max
$450
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150

Price difference: $300. Tecno Spark 40 Pro is cheaper by $300.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (77/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (76/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (90/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.