{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-8-vs-tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T05:00:27+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 8 vs Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 8 and the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 69,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 8",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-8",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/ChatGPT-Image-Apr-22-2026-09_11_40-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 69999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-09T06:15:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59.7,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 77.2,
                "overall": 72.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 5, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 78.5 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "225 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.76 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2344 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 144Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 4 × 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G610 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (supports expansion)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Wide, PDAF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po Non-removable 8000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging, 10W Reverse Wired Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_29_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:12:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No confirmed IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Super Charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8": 59.7,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-pova-8": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-8": 77.2,
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 17,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 packs a 3,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 8 charges 12W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 8 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G 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 Pova 8 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 is listed at PKR 69,999 and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G at PKR 52,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 8 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 8 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 8 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 8 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 8 carries a 8000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 8 or Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 8 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}