Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8

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 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8 still wins on camera, 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 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C 5G takes it by 7.6 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 M8 leads

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

Battery & charging Level

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 7,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8 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 M8 if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 46,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 January 8, 2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight 189 g 178 g Better
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant Not Certified
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.74 Inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 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
Protection Not officially specified Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better 6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB microSD Card (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 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 5000 mAh (Non-removable)
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
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
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.3
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 Accelerometer Proximity
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 M8?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.6 points. It wins on performance, memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8 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 M8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 7,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Xiaomi Poco M8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85.

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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.