{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x8d-vs-tecno-spark-50-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T22:08:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X8d vs Tecno Spark 50 5G",
    "answer": "The Honor X8d is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, display and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50 5G still wins on 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 69,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X8d",
            "slug": "honor-x8d",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x8d/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Dec-14-2025-11_37_27-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-14T06:39:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 95,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 86.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2025 (expected, Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "162.9 × 76.3 × 7.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 pixels (~388 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.9 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4×1.9 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with MagicOS 10"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128/256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, OIS) + 5 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 78.3,
                "overall": 62.8
            },
            "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-x8d",
        "margin": 23.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 10
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-x8d": 95,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8d"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 81.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8d"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x8d": 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": {
                    "honor-x8d": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50-5g": 78.3
                },
                "leader": "honor-x8d"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Honor X8d packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X8d has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Honor X8d uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X8d or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8d comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.4 points. It wins on 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 Honor X8d and Tecno Spark 50 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X8d is listed at PKR 69,999 and Tecno Spark 50 5G at PKR 64,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 5G cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X8d or Tecno Spark 50 5G?",
            "answer": "Honor X8d scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor X8d uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 50 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}