Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Poco M8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 4 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova Neo takes it by 8.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova Neo leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Pova Neo 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 Neo leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova Neo costs PKR 10,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova Neo packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8 if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 46,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 January 8, 2026
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight Not officially specified 178 g
Water resistance No official IP rating Not Certified
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches Better 6.74 Inches
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection No official protection specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better 5000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.0 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Pova Neo comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 10,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco M8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Pova Neo leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Pova Neo is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.

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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.