{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8/", "generated": "2026-08-10T22:13:34+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8", "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Xiaomi Poco M8 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 49,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro", "slug": "tecno-camon-19-pro", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19-pro/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-09_18_24-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 49999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T04:31:23+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 42, "camera": 95, "battery": 66.6, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 100, "overall": 69 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "July 2022", "Dimensions": "166.8 × 74.6 × 8.6 mm", "Weight": "Approx. 204 g", "Water resistance": "No official IP certification" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.8 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz 16.7 million colors Adaptive refresh rate Multi-touch support Excellent viewing angles Smooth scrolling and gaming experience", "Protection": "Not officially specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.05 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 12 with HIOS 8.6" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB", "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2", "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, PDAF, 2x Optical Zoom 2 MP, Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Night Mode", "Selfie camera": "32 MP Wide Camera Dual-LED Flash HDR", "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh", "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging 100% in approximately 65 minutes (advertised)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.1", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8", "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8", "brand": "Poco", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-15-2026-11_23_45-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 46999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-02-15T06:32:56+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 37.8, "camera": 79, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 31.3, "value": 96.2, "overall": 63 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "January 8, 2026", "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm", "Weight": "178 g", "Water resistance": "Not Certified" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.74 Inches", "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85", "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "6GB", "Internal storage": "128GB", "Card slot": "microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash", "Selfie camera": "8 MP", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (Non-removable)", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac", "Bluetooth": "5.3", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-camon-19-pro", "margin": 6, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 42, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 37.8 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro" }, { "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": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 95, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 79 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 66.6, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 62.8 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 87, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 37.5, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 31.3 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "tecno-camon-19-pro": 100, "xiaomi-poco-m8": 96.2 }, "leader": "tecno-camon-19-pro" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Xiaomi Poco M8 costs PKR 3,000 less.", "Tecno Camon 19 Pro charges 15W faster.", "Tecno Camon 19 Pro offers 2 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Camon 19 Pro has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 Tecno Camon 19 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8 cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 Pro uses a 64 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 Pro carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8?", "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85." } ], "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/)." }