{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T11:31:43+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 73 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 52,999 against PKR 124,999.",
    "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": 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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 54.8,
                "overall": 87.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
        "margin": 14,
        "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-x8-pro": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 54.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G costs PKR 72,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 67W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 14 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G 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 X8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G cheaper by PKR 72,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, 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 X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 33W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}