Head to head

Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Spark 20

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 23 Apr 2026.

The short answer

The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 75,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 8a takes it by 11 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Google Pixel 8a leads

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

Camera Google Pixel 8a leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 20 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Google Pixel 8a leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 45,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20 packs a 508 mAh larger battery.
  • Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Google Pixel 8a uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance, camera and display.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Tecno Spark 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 PKR 30,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) December 2023
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 188 g Not officially specified
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP53 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.6 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-G52 MP2
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 13 with HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Not supported microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 v5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C 2.0, 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, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 20?

Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11 points. It wins on performance, camera and display. Tecno Spark 20 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 Google Pixel 8a and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?

Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 20?

Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 20, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 20?

Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm).

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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.