Tecno Pova 5G
Tecno
PKR 46,999
72/100 overall
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Tecno Pova 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Pova 5G still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.3 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova 5G costs PKR 28,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Pova 5G if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5G | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 46,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | December 2021 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 172.8 × 78.2 × 9.1 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 212 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | None (No certified water or dust resistance) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.95 inches Better | 6.83-inch |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not officially specified. | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A78 @ 2.4 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 11 (upgradable to Android 12), HiOS 8.0 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP (Wide) 2 MP (Depth) AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. |
| Selfie camera | 16 MP Dual LED Flash | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Wired Fast Charging | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Tecno Pova 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Tecno Pova 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova 5G is listed at PKR 46,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova 5G cheaper by PKR 28,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 900 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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