{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20c-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T14:14:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20C vs Xiaomi Poco F5",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 80 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 20C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-10_31_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 27999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:45:03+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 31.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 62.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.69 × 75.60 × 8.55 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (267 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G36",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP AI Camera PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint: Side-mounted; Accelerometer; Proximity; Ambient Light; Compass; Face Unlock.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_00_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:08:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 45.2,
                "overall": 79.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "9 May 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 75.0 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust Protected and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Flow AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision Support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X2 @ 2.91GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.49GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 725",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO (upgradable to HyperOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP Main Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2 MP Macro Camera HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W Turbo Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 50% Charge in About 15 Minutes Full Charge in Around 45 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
        "margin": 17.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 31.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-20c": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 45.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20C costs PKR 62,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 charges 49W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20C or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.1 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C and Xiaomi Poco F5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20C is listed at PKR 27,999 and Xiaomi Poco F5 at PKR 89,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20C cheaper by PKR 62,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20C or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20C uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Poco F5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20C or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}