{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-8a-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T08:43:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 64,999 against PKR 75,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Google Pixel 8a",
            "slug": "google-pixel-8a",
            "brand": "Google Pixel",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/google-pixel/google-pixel-8a/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-23-2026-10_43_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 75999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-04-23T05:48:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81.3,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 56.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan )",
                    "Dimensions": "152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.1 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Google Tensor G3",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Immortalis-G715s MC10",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Not supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired Wireless charging supported"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + eSIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6e",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_07_46-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 64999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T05:20:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 10,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 90.8,
                "overall": 64.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm",
                    "Weight": "Around 205–210 g (varies by market)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode",
                    "Protection": "Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps 720p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Super Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "google-pixel-8a",
        "margin": 16.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 96,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 56.9,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "google-pixel-8a": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 90.8
                },
                "leader": "google-pixel-8a"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 2,008 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Google Pixel 8a has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Google Pixel 8a uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and value for money. Tecno Spark 50 5G can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a scores higher in our camera assessment. Google Pixel 8a uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}