Head to head

Tecno Pova 6 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 6 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Tecno Pova 6 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 63,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Pova 6 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 6 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 6 costs PKR 11,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 6 charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 6 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova 6 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 6 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 63,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 1 Nov 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 166.2 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 195 g Better 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 in 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080×2460 px 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED, 120 Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection standard scratch-resistant glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core • 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz • 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 6 nm Adreno 710
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB/12 GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256 GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No (no microSD support) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main (wide), PDAF 2 MP depth sensor Dual LED flash Better 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 32 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps Front: 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po (Lithium-Polymer) 6000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 70W wired fast charging 10W reverse wired charging Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (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 v5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display optical fingerprint Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 6 and Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Tecno Pova 6 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 6 is listed at PKR 63,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova 6 cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 6 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 6 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 6 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.