{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a08-vs-tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T07:08:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Samsung Galaxy A08 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 45,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A08",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a08/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-09_44_09-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-30T04:59:49+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 57,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 74.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 71.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected October 15, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)",
                    "Weight": "195 g (Expected)",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Expected)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 17, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (Wired)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-10_22_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T05:32:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.4,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 87.7,
                "overall": 64
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.32 × 79.22 × 8.04 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69 (dust-tight and resistant to high-pressure/high-temperature water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1526 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 580 nits peak brightness, punch-hole display.",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB, UFS 2.2, microSD expandable storage",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.8, autofocus, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0,",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-a08",
        "margin": 7.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 51
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 64.4
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 25
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 87.7
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 630 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 10W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro 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 Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro at PKR 45,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy A08 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A08 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro a 5200 mAh cell, with 25W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) while Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G81."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}