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Tecno Spark 20P vs Xiaomi Poco C81

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 11 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20P takes it by 9.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20P leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20P 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 20P leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20P leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20P if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20P Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 29,999 Cheaper PKR 34,999
Design & build
Release date June 2024 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight Not officially confirmed 208 g
Water resistance Not officially specified IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.6-inch 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels Better 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type IPS LCD, 90Hz IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially specified Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G85 Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU ARM Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13.5 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB LPDDR4X 4GB
Internal storage 256GB eMMC Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 0.08 MP PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR, Panorama Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED HDR 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM.
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 5.2 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Magnetometer, Face Unlock. Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 20P and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20P or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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).

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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.