Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 9.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G 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 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2024 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 200 g Better 208 g
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not Specified Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) Better 4GB
Internal storage 256 GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth 5.3 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.