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Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Xiaomi Poco M8 Power

What Pova Curve 2 does better (10) and where Poco M8 Power wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Pova Curve 2
Tecno · 2026Pova Curve 2
8.7Score
10 advantages≈ $280
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Xiaomi Poco M8 Power
Xiaomi · 2026Poco M8 Power
8.1Score
6 advantages≈ $270
9.8Display8.5
5.2Camera4.6
9.0Battery9.0
6.8Features8.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pova Curve 2Poco M8 Power
77.2 × 162.77.479.1 × 169.78.5
Pova Curve 2Poco M8 PowerDifference
Height162.7 mm169.7 mm−7 mm
Width77.2 mm79.1 mm−1.9 mm
Thickness7.4 mm8.5 mm−1.1 mm
Weight195 g225 g−30 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pova Curve 2 better than Poco M8 Power?

  1. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 1,800 nits2.5×
  2. RAM12 GB vs 8 GB+50%
  3. Storage (max)256 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 120 Hz+20%
  5. Weight195 g vs 225 g+15%
  6. Pixel density429 ppi vs 375 ppi+14%
  7. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+4%
  8. Selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  9. Thickness7.4 mm vs 8.5 mm+15%
  10. Bluetooth5.4 vs 5.1+6%

Why is Poco M8 Power better than Pova Curve 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx5+25%
  2. Memory card slotNo · Pova Curve 2: Yes
  3. Screen size6.8″ vs 7″+3%
  4. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  5. Screen-to-body ratio71.1% vs 88.4%+24%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 vs Wi-Fi 6+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight195 g225 g
Thickness7.4 mm8.5 mm
Height162.7 mm169.7 mm
Width77.2 mm79.1 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Ingress protectionIP64IP65
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx5
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
ColoursMystic Purple, Melting Silver, Storm TitaniumBlack, Green, Blaze Orange
Display
Screen size6.8″7″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,364 px2,396 px
Pixel density429 ppi375 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits1,800 nits
Screen-to-body ratio71.1%88.4%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7100Qualcomm SM4450-AF Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUMali-G610 MC2Adreno 613
AnTuTu score—611,651
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,328
Memory
RAM12 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB128 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size—1/2.76"
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh8,000 mAh
Battery type—Si/C
Wired charging45 W45 W
Charged in 30 min42%—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.45.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 16Android 16
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 16HyperOS 3
Major OS updates promised—4
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