Head to head

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 22 Jun 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 78 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 74,999 against PKR 85,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra takes it by 6.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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 Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco X8 costs PKR 11,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Ultra charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Ultra offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 85,999 PKR 74,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2025 September 2026
Dimensions 160.0 × 75.2 × 8.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 201g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP64 dust and splash resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1260 × 2800 Pixels (1.5K Resolution) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type AMOLED Display 144Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G615 MC6 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (Virtual RAM Expansion up to 24GB) Better 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 256GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No microSD card slot No
Camera
Main camera 108MP Main Camera (PDAF) 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera 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 13MP Selfie Camera 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 4K Video Recording at 30/60fps 1080p Video Recording at 60fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6000mAh Silicon-Carbon Battery ( non removable) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 70W Wired Fast Charging 30W Wireless Charging 10W Reverse Charging Bypass Charging Support 50% Charge in about 18 Minutes Better 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth v5.4, A2DP, LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Under-display Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor 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 7 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco X8 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 7 Ultra and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is listed at PKR 85,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco X8 cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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 7 Ultra or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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.