{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T19:40:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition vs Xiaomi Poco M8",
    "answer": "The TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition and the Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8 leads on performance. The TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 46,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_58_42-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T06:30:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 64.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168 × 76.4 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 90Hz 16 Million Colors",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HIOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP, Sony IMX682 Sensor, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Super Resolution",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-Color Temperature LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Unlock Selfie Enhancement",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @30fps 1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-15-2026-11_23_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-15T06:32:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 96,
                "overall": 63
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 8, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.4,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 33,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8"
            },
            {
                "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-30-bumblebee-edition": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 50,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 96
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-bumblebee-edition"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition and Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO SPARK 30 Bumblebee Edition runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}