Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Pova Curve

The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate; launch prices were $350 and $219. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 877,641).

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X8 Pro
Performance 76
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 68
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 39
Battery 64
Portability 70
Value for money 76
What makes Poco X8 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 196g
  • Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $350

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Curve, the Poco X8 Pro scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 55/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Tecno Pova Curve — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Poco X8 Pro: The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco X8 Pro Tecno Pova Curve
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
AnTuTu 1982033 877641
Geekbench Single 1553 1011
Geekbench Multi 6403 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1080x2436
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5500 mAh
Charging 100W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm
Weight 196 g 189 g
Launch price $350 $219
Camera comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Poco X8 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
64
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco X8 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
64/100
1982033 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
58/100 -125.8%
877641 AnTuTu

Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve by 125.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco X8 Pro
$350
Tecno Pova Curve
$219

Launch price difference: $131. Tecno Pova Curve was $131 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Curve (76/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Poco X8 Pro are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Tecno Pova Curve by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Pova Curve — 58/100.

Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Pova Curve?

The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.