Poco X8 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $350 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 36/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 358,383).
Poco X8 Pro
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $350
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco X8 Pro scores 28 points higher (64/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco X8 Pro — 68/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (76/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $120 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 453.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $230. Tecno Spark 40 was $230 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (76/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (83/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco X8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 28 points (64/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.