Tecno Pova Neo 2
Tecno
PKR 41,999
69/100 overall
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Tecno Pova Neo 2 vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo 2 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 41,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Pova Neo 2 costs PKR 33,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 34 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Pova Neo 2 if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 2 | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 41,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2022 | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 170.9 × 77.8 × 9.6 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | Around 228 g | 223 g Better |
| Water resistance | No official IP rating | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.82 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 90Hz Touch Sampling Rate: Up to 180Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not officially specified | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 12 HiOS 8.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB/ 6GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | Dedicated microSD card slot (expandable) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 16 MP (Main) AI/Depth Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Dual-LED Flash (market dependent) | 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-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 18W 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 | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope | 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 Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova Neo 2 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 Neo 2 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Pova Neo 2 is listed at PKR 41,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 2 cheaper by PKR 33,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Pova Neo 2 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 2 uses a 16 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 Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 2 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 2 or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 2 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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