{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c71-vs-tecno-spark-8c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T20:46:41+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C71 vs Tecno Spark 8C",
    "answer": "The Realme C71 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 63 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 8C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 37,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C71",
            "slug": "realme-c71",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c71/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-14-2026-11_45_47-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 37999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-14T06:53:27+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34.2,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 62.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024 (Pakistan availability varies)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 75.9 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~260 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T612 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB / 6 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide) + AI lens",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 8C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-8c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-8c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-16-2025-11_00_49-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 36999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-09T14:08:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 96.5,
                "overall": 59
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 2022 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.6 × 76 × 8.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "~193 g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD90 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 (Go edition)HiOS 7.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3 GB / 4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + QVGA",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-c71",
        "margin": 3.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 34.2,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 33
                },
                "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": {
                    "realme-c71": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 74
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 62.8,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c71": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-8c": 96.5
                },
                "leader": "realme-c71"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 8C costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Realme C71 charges 8W faster.",
        "Realme C71 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Realme C71 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Realme C71 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C71 or Tecno Spark 8C?",
            "answer": "Realme C71 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.5 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 8C 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 Realme C71 and Tecno Spark 8C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C71 is listed at PKR 37,999 and Tecno Spark 8C at PKR 36,999. That makes Tecno Spark 8C cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C71 or Tecno Spark 8C?",
            "answer": "Realme C71 scores higher in our camera assessment. Realme C71 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark 8C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme C71 or Tecno Spark 8C?",
            "answer": "Realme C71 leads on battery. Realme C71 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 8C a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}