Head to head

Tecno Pova 8 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova 8 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova 8 leads on performance. The Tecno Pova 8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 69,999 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 Tecno Pova 8 leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova 8 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 8 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 8 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Pova 8 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 8 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 69,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date March 5, 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 225 g 223 g Better
Water resistance IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.76 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G610 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16, HiOS 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSD Card (supports expansion) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera 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 13 MP 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 Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
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 v5.4 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity 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 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 8 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 8 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 8 is listed at PKR 69,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova 8 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 8 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 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 8 carries a 8000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 8 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova 8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (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.