Head to head

Tecno Pova Neo vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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

The short answer

The Tecno Pova Neo and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on performance. The Tecno Pova Neo is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 43,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 27W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova Neo if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date December 2021 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 171.4 × 77.3 × 9.1 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight Not officially specified 232 g
Water resistance No official IP rating IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1640 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 480 nits IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection No official protection specified Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 11 HIOS 7.6 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC slot (expandable storage) microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 13 MP (Wide), Autofocus AI Secondary Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Face Detection 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.0 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Rear-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.

What is the price of Tecno Pova Neo and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova Neo is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo cheaper by PKR 43,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo runs the MediaTek Helio G25 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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.