Head to head

Tecno Pova 7 4G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 7 4G 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 7 4G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 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 7 4G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova 7 4G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 7 4G costs PKR 25,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 7 4G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova 7 4G 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 7 4G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date June 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.3 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Approximately 208 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP64 dust and splash resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 900 nits (HBM) 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 Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot, availability may vary by market) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP (Main) 2 MP (Depth) Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama 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 8 MP Dual LED Flash 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Flash Charge Reverse Wired Charging supported 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual 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 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Proximity Sensor 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 7 4G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 7 4G 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 7 4G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 7 4G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova 7 4G cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 7 4G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 7 4G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 7 4G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 7 4G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 7 4G carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 7 4G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 7 4G runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate (6nm) 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.