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Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 6 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on camera and battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 43,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C 5G takes it by 7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 4,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro if…

you care most about camera and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 43,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 Around mid-2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm Not listed
Weight 189 g Not listed
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant No official IP certification
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz
Protection Not officially specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (4G)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 15 OS
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better 4 GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 64 GB / 128 GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 13 MP Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging Better 15W
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE v5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro 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 30C 5G and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G).

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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.