{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20p-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T10:47:56+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20P vs Xiaomi Poco C81",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 20P is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20P is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20P",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20p",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20p/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_34_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T04:46:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB eMMC",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 0.08 MP PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Magnetometer, Face Unlock.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 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": 75.5,
                "overall": 59.2
            },
            "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-20p",
        "margin": 9.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20p": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 33
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            },
            {
                "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-20p": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20p": 62.8,
                    "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-20p": 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-20p": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20p": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81": 75.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20P costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 20P charges 3W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20P ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20P has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20P comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. 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 20P and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20P is listed at PKR 29,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20P cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20P scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20P uses a 50 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 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20P carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 18W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20P is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20P runs the MediaTek Helio G85 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/)."
}