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Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Spark 50s

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 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Google Pixel 8a takes it by 22.2 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 50s 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 Google Pixel 8a leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Google Pixel 8a leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Google Pixel 8a if…

you care most about performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Tecno Spark 50s
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 75,999 Cheaper PKR 80,999
Design & build
Release date May 2024 ( No official launch in Pakistan ) October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026
Dimensions 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight 188 g Better 210 g
Water resistance IP67 (dust & water resistant, up to 1m for 30 min) IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes).
Display
Screen size 6.1 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+) Better 720 × 1576 pixels
Panel type OLED, HDR 120Hz ~2000 nits peak IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 Not specified.
Performance
Chipset Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55
GPU Immortalis-G715s MC10 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 14 (upgradable) Android 16 HIOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB 6GB / 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB Better 128GB UFS 2.2
Card slot Not supported microSDXC (dedicated slot).
Camera
Main camera 64 MP (wide), OIS 13 MP (ultrawide) LED flash, HDR, panorama Better 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.
Selfie camera 13 MP (ultrawide) Better 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.
Video recording 4K@30/60fps, 1080p Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion non-removable 4492 mAh Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired Wireless charging supported 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint: Under-display (optical) Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.
USB USB Type-C 3.2 USB Type-C.

“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 50s?

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.

What is the price of Google Pixel 8a and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Google Pixel 8a or Tecno Spark 50s?

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).

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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.