{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/sparx-edge-20-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T07:41:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Sparx Edge 20 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Sparx Edge 20 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Sparx Edge 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Sparx Edge 20",
            "slug": "sparx-edge-20",
            "brand": "Sparx",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/sparx/sparx-edge-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-3-2025-10_52_08-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-25T06:24:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 86,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2025 (launched in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially rated"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Dragon Trail Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (both cameras)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Fast charging ~33W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.x (likely 5.1–5.2)",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 55,
                "overall": 73.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 58,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 86,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "sparx-edge-20": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 55
                },
                "leader": "sparx-edge-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Sparx Edge 20 costs PKR 36,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 34W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Sparx Edge 20 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Sparx Edge 20 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Sparx Edge 20 cheaper by PKR 36,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Sparx Edge 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Edge 20 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Sparx Edge 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 33W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Edge 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}