Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 vs Xiaomi Poco M8

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8 still wins on performance, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 takes it by 5.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 20 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 16,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 20 offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 20 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

you care most about camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8 if…

you care most about performance.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 30,999 Cheaper PKR 46,999
Design & build
Release date December 2023 January 8, 2026
Dimensions 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight Not officially specified 178 g
Water resistance IP53 dust and splash resistant Not Certified
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.74 Inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) Better 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Basic scratch-resistant glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with HiOS 13.5 Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB Better 6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash
Selfie camera 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better 8 MP
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth v5.2 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity
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 or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Spark 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.2 points. It wins on camera, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 is listed at PKR 30,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.

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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.