Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Tecno
PKR 54,999
78/100 overall
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Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
76/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova 7 Neo costs PKR 20,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
- Tecno Pova 7 Neo offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 Neo if…
you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and display.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 54,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.3 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 212 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 (Dust-tight and protected against water splashes) | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 2460 × 1080 pixels (FHD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Panda Glass MN228 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core | 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 Physical RAM Up to 8GB Extended RAM (16GB total) Better | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) – expandable storage supported. | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP Main Camera 2 MP Secondary Camera Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera 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 AI Beauty | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p Video Recording | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Lithium Polymer (Li-Po), non-removable 7000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 45W 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 | v5.3 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Gyroscope Infrared (IR Blaster) | 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 Neo or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 Neo and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 7 Neo or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 Neo or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 Neo or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 7 Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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