{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T13:21:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 52,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 80.7,
                "overall": 71.2
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-10-2026-09_30_37-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-10T04:46:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 61.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "April 23, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52 dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 pixel",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Tempered Glass Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC card slot."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
        "margin": 9.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 33
                },
                "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-spark-20-pro-5g": 83,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74
                },
                "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-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 80.7,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 18,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 18W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 18,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 33W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}