Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Pova Neo 2
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 30/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo 2 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,980,009 vs 346,495); the Poco X8 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.6mm).
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Higher AnTuTu: 1980009 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1364
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 20/100)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Pova Neo 2, the Poco X8 Pro scores 34 points higher (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (76/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (57/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 1980009 | 346495 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 420 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1364 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 170.9×77.8×9.6 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | — | |
| Launch price | $350 | — |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo 2
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Pova Neo 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 471.4% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pova Neo 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (76/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (83/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (37/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 (57/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 2 by 34 points (64/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Pova Neo 2 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Pova Neo 2?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is a better fit for everyday use.