{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:38:46+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 vs Xiaomi Poco M8",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 and the Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Camon 19 leads on value for money. The Tecno Camon 19 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 46,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-08_45_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T03:54:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 74.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None (No official IP certification for water or dust resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.7, Wide, PDAF (Main) 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0 Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity 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": 95.7,
                "overall": 62.9
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 0.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 37.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 37.8
                },
                "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": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 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": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 95.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Camon 19 costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Poco M8 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 Tecno Camon 19 and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Camon 19 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}