POCO X8 Power vs TECNO POVA 8 5G
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The POVA 8 5G starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹29,999 against ₹30,999 for the X8 Power.
- The X8 Power has the faster chip: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 against the Dimensity 7100, going by published benchmark scores.
- The X8 Power has the bigger battery: 10,000 mAh against 8,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The screens are a split decision: the X8 Power is sharper (1.5K against Full HD+), the POVA 8 5G is smoother (144Hz against 120Hz).
- The X8 Power is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP64. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the X8 Power for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the POVA 8 5G for the lower price and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹33,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹31,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
X8 Power vs POVA 8 5G, answered
In India, the POCO X8 Power starts at ₹30,999 and the TECNO POVA 8 5G starts at ₹29,999.
Read moreRead less
Which is cheaper, the X8 Power or the POVA 8 5G?
The POVA 8 5G, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹29,999 for the POVA 8 5G, ₹30,999 for the X8 Power. The X8 Power comes in 2 versions, up to ₹33,999. The POVA 8 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹31,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the X8 Power or the POVA 8 5G?
The X8 Power, with 10,000 mAh to 8,000 mAh. For charging, the X8 Power is quicker: 100W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the POVA 8 5G's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz). The X8 Power has a 6.83-inch AMOLED at 120Hz, the POVA 8 5G a 6.76-inch IPS LCD at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main on the X8 Power and 50MP main on the POVA 8 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5, the POVA 8 5G the Dimensity 7100. Going by published benchmark scores, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 is the faster of the two.
Which is better protected against water?
The X8 Power, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the POVA 8 5G's IP64. Only the X8 Power is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 229 g and 225 g.
