{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-smart-8-hd-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T11:53:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Smart 8 HD vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Infinix Smart 8 HD is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 49 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 8 HD is the cheaper of the two at PKR 24,999 against PKR 80,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 8 HD",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-8-hd",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-8-hd/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-6-2026-09_29_06-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 24999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-06T04:33:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.6 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.6GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition) XOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2GB / 3GB / 4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (Wide, AF) AI Auxiliary Lens Ring LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Front Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired Charging (USB Type-C 2.0), Supports Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Compass (region dependent) Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 25.9,
                "overall": 49.4
            },
            "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": "infinix-smart-8-hd",
        "margin": 16.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 56,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-8-hd"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-8-hd"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 60.8,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-8-hd": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 25.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-8-hd"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 8 HD costs PKR 56,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s charges 35W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Smart 8 HD or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 8 HD comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 16.4 points. It wins on performance, camera 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 Infinix Smart 8 HD and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 8 HD is listed at PKR 24,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Infinix Smart 8 HD cheaper by PKR 56,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 8 HD or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 8 HD scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Smart 8 HD uses a 13 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, Infinix Smart 8 HD or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Infinix Smart 8 HD carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 10W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Smart 8 HD or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 8 HD is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 8 HD runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) 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/)."
}