Head to head

Sparx Edge 20 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Dec 2025.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Sparx Edge 20 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sparx Edge 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Sparx Edge 20 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Sparx Edge 20 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date March 2025 (launched in Pakistan) September 2026
Dimensions 161.7 × 74 × 8.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight Not listed 223 g
Water resistance Not officially rated IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~395 ppi) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type Curved-edge AMOLED, 120Hz AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Dragon Trail Glass Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 13 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (+ up to 8 GB virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 256 GB (UFS 2.2) UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (expandable) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP (triple) Better 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 32 MP Better 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR
Video recording 1080p@30fps (both cameras) 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging Fast charging ~33W 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.x (likely 5.1–5.2) 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

What is the price of Sparx Edge 20 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Sparx Edge 20 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

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),.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.