Both Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) and Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2436 x 1080 than Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5520 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 64 MP + AI Camera Dual |
| Price | Rs. 20499 | Rs. 19999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is January 08, 2026. The cost of Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20499. The launch Date of the second phone is May 30, 2025. The cost of Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 19999.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Both have same 393 PPI. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.7% than Poco's phone ~ 89.06%.
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP + AI Camera Dual Rear Camera outshines Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Poco M8 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Tecno Pova Curve 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | M8 | LJ8k (Pova Curve) |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | 2 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 08, 2026 | May 30, 2025 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x Adapter, 1 x Type-C USB Cable, 1 x Sim Eject Tool, 1 x Protective Case, 1 x Quick Start Guide, 1 x Warranty Card | Handset, 45W Charger, USB Type C Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.42 x 164 x 7.35 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 177 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Neon Cyan | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (68B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 1080 x 2436 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 393 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.06% | ~ 89.7% |
| Features | 2100nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n40/n78/n8 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 826,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU | Yes, with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | AI Mobile | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP65/IP66 | IP64 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 64 MP (Wide Angle) (AI Camera) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX682 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Photo Mode, Video, Portrait Mode, Google Lens | AIGC Portrait, Video, AI Cam, Portrait, Super Night, Slow Motion, Dual Video, Vlog, Timelapse, Panorama, Sky Shop, Pro, Documents |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Dual LED Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| GPU | Mali-G615 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos | Dual Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5520 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |