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).
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Pova Curve
- 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)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Pova Curve, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Curve by 125.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $131. Tecno Pova Curve was $131 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.