Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $350 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 63/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,977,887 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1977887 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $450
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Faster charging: 70W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 196g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 10 points higher (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 60/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 1977887 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1555 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6405 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 14.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Poco X8 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier are nearly equal (60/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (66/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.