Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Camon 18 Premier
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 493,222).
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Lighter: 196g vs 200g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 18 Premier, the Poco X8 Pro scores 14 points higher (64/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G96 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 493222 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 678 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1895 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4750 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Camon 18 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 301.9% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (76/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (68/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 57/100.
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Camon 18 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a better fit for everyday use.