Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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 and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 39,999.

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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 Level

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 30C 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 5,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G charges 3W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G has a 35 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about performance and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 2024 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 189 g Better 208 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 x 1600 pixel
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 display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not officially specified Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better 4GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB Better 64GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash 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 (market dependent) Dual 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 5.2
NFC Yes No
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 Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, 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 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

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

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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.