Poco X8 Pro Max vs Tecno Spark Go 2
The Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Tecno Spark Go 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T606; estimated prices are $469 and $80. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 13/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,629,444 vs 330,006); the Poco X8 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 2 doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go 2 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 218g).
Poco X8 Pro Max
Tecno Spark Go 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 2629444 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 189g vs 218g
- Cheaper: $80 vs $469
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 78/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro Max vs the Tecno Spark Go 2, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (62/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 leads (100/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (65/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (32/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (77/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro Max | Tecno Spark Go 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 2629444 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 189 g | |
| Price | $469 | $80 |
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark Go 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark Go 2
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark Go 2
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro Max and Tecno Spark Go 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark Go 2 by 696.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $389. Tecno Spark Go 2 is cheaper by $389.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (65/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (32/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 (77/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (63/100 vs 27/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark Go 2 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro Max (100/100 vs 78/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 2 by 49 points (62/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro Max and the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Tecno Spark Go 2 — 13/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on camera score (32/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro Max or the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (65/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro Max over the Tecno Spark Go 2?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark Go 2 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.