Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jul 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 5.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 Neo 3 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo 3 costs PKR 26,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 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 3 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 3 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 48,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 September 2026
Dimensions 170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not officially specified 223 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.82-inch 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection No official display protection 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 13, HiOS 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot No
Camera
Main camera 16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 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 8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps Video 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W Wired 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 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology 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 3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 3 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 is listed at PKR 48,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 cheaper by PKR 26,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Pova Neo 3 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 3 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 3 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) 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.