{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8b-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:42:42+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8b vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Honor X8b 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 50 5G still wins on battery & charging, 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 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8b",
            "slug": "honor-x8b",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8b/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-3-2026-11_53_52-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-03T06:59:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55.2,
                "camera": 88,
                "battery": 61.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 98.2,
                "overall": 76.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "22 December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.05 × 74.55 × 6.78 mm",
                    "Weight": "166 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2412 × 1080 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 610",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (MagicOS 7.2)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108MP Main Camera (f/1.75) 5MP Ultra-Wide & Depth Camera 2MP Macro Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "50MP Selfie Camera Front LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po, Non-Removable 4500mAh (Typical)",
                    "Wired charging": "35W HONOR SuperCharge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "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": "honor-x8b",
        "margin": 11.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 55.2,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8b"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "honor-x8b": 88,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8b"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 61.3,
                    "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": {
                    "honor-x8b": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8b"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 75,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 75
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8b": 98.2,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 15,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 10W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X8b ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Honor X8b has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Honor X8b uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8b or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.3 points. It wins on performance, camera and display. 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 Honor X8b and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b is listed at PKR 79,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8b or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8b uses a 108 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, Honor X8b or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Honor X8b carries a 4500 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50 5G a 6500 mAh cell, with 35W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X8b or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8b is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X8b runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm) 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/)."
}