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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition vs Xiaomi Poco C81

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 13 Sep 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition still wins on battery & charging and display, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 104,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C81 takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Battery & charging TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 70,000 less.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition charges 30W faster.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition offers 8 GB more RAM.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition ships with 448 GB more storage.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 104,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 4, 2026 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 162.48 x 77.27 x 7.39 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 189 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 1208 × 2644 pixels Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type AMOLED 144Hz Refresh Rate, 4500 nits Peak Brightness 1.07 Billion Colors IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 7i Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core CPU up to 2.6GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G615 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16, HiOS 16 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB / 12GB (Extended RAM up to 12GB) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256GB / 512GB Better 64GB
Card slot No Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50MP Sony LYTIA 700C OIS + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 13MP, f/2.2, Wide Angle, Dual-LED Flash Better 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh, Non-removable Lithium-Polymer Battery Better 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Wired charging 45W Wired Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby, Dual Nano-SIM.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (under display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Infrared Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition is listed at PKR 104,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 70,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G Tonino Lamborghini Limited Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate (4nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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