{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/google-pixel-8a-vs-tecno-spark-50s/", "generated": "2026-10-20T12:49:36+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Spark 50s", "answer": "The Google Pixel 8a is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Google Pixel 8a is the cheaper of the two at PKR 75,999 against PKR 80,999.", "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": 61, "camera": 96, "battery": 56.9, "display": 100, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 75.7 }, "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 50s", "slug": "tecno-spark-50s", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 80999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 13, "camera": 56.9, "battery": 81.3, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 66.9, "overall": 53.5 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026", "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm", "Weight": "210 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)." }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.", "Protection": "Not specified." }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB / 8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)." }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.", "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording." }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh", "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging." }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.", "USB": "USB Type-C." } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "google-pixel-8a", "margin": 22.2, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "google-pixel-8a": 61, "tecno-spark-50s": 13 }, "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-50s": 56.9 }, "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-50s": 81.3 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-50s" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "google-pixel-8a": 100, "tecno-spark-50s": 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-50s": 37.5 }, "leader": "google-pixel-8a" }, { "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-50s": 66.9 }, "leader": "google-pixel-8a" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Google Pixel 8a costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 2,008 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Spark 50s charges 27W faster.", "Google Pixel 8a ships with 128 GB more storage.", "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 50s?", "answer": "Google Pixel 8a comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s in Pakistan?", "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is listed at PKR 75,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Google Pixel 8a cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?", "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 50s, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Google Pixel 8a carries a 4492 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?", "answer": "Google Pixel 8a is the stronger gaming phone here. Google Pixel 8a runs the Google Tensor G3 while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)." } ], "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/)." }