Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco M8x takes it by 5.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 27W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection No official display protection announced Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C OTG

“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 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.5 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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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.