{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a08-vs-tecno-spark-slim/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T07:05:51+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Tecno Spark Slim",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 and the Tecno Spark Slim finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on camera. The Tecno Spark Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "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": 94.6,
                "overall": 71
            },
            "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 Slim",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-slim",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_07_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:17:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm",
                    "Weight": "156 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HIOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse 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": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-slim": 56
                },
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 79
                },
                "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-slim": 71.5
                },
                "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-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a08": 94.6,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Slim costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 670 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim charges 20W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark Slim finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark Slim in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Tecno Spark Slim at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Spark Slim 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 Slim?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Slim a 5160 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W 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/)."
}