Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 88 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on value for money, 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 124,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro takes it by 24 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 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 75,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 82W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 124,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 Released globally in March 2026.
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 201.5 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant IP68 Dust and Water Resistance
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches Better 6.59 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support
Protection No official display protection announced Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz Octa-core up to 3.4GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G720 MC8
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 16 with HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) 8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1 Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash 20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode Better
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Dual Nano-SIM
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/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support

“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 X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 24 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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 X8 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 75,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (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.