Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Pova 5
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 50/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 552,286); the Poco X8 Pro is noticeably lighter (196g vs 219g).
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Pova 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 196g vs 219g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova 5, 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 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (76/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (57/100 vs 36/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Pova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, HIOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 580 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Pova 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Pova 5 by 258.5% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (76/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (83/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (57/100 vs 36/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Pova 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Pova 5 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Pova 5?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.