Head to head

Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 77 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Curve 2 takes it by 3.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Curve 2 costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.

Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 2 if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Curve 2 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date Expected launch date before Q2 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 7.4 mm thickness 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 195 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP64 (dust & splash resistant) IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 Inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 x 2644 Pixels (Full HD+) ( ~429 PPI) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Curved AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 144Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Gorilla Glass 7i, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-Core (Up to 2.4 GHz) Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G610 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 with HiOS 16 skin Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (Wide, PDAF) 2 MP (Depth / Auxiliary) LED Flash 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 8000 mAh (Li-Po, Non-removable) Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 45W Fast 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 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 Optical (under-display) Accelerometer, Compass, Proximity Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB Type-C 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 Curve 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. 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 Curve 2 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Curve 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova Curve 2 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Curve 2 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.