Tecno Pova Curve 5G
Tecno
PKR 54,999
81/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 19 Jul 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 75 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco X8 still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
Full specs & reviewAdd another phone to this comparison
Up to 4 devices can share one comparison table.
The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Pova Curve 5G takes it by 5.7 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G costs PKR 20,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 2,840 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Pova Curve 5G has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Pova Curve 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve 5G | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 54,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | May 29, 2025 (global) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.3 × 74.6 × 7.45 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | 188.5 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.78 in | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2436 pixels (~393 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | AMOLED curved 144Hz | 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 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (4×2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 15 with HiOS 15 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 64 MP main + 2 MP depth 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 | 13 MP | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5500 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 45W wired | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM (IP64 dust/water resistant) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 (dual-band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity | 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 Curve 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.7 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 5G and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is listed at PKR 54,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova Curve 5G cheaper by PKR 20,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Curve 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Curve 5G uses a 64 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 Curve 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Curve 5G carries a 5500 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 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova Curve 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Curve 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate (4 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
Keep looking
Related comparisons
Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Infinix Note 12 (2023)
Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A07s
Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Samsung Galaxy A07s
Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Infinix Note 40 5G
Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Infinix Note 40 5G
Tecno Pova Curve 5G vs Infinix Note 12i
Xiaomi Poco X8 vs Infinix Note 12i
You looked at these recently
Tools that use this data
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.