Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C 5G and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 40,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 27W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 189 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels
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 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Not officially specified Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 14 HiOS 14 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.1
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 M8x?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x 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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 30C 5G and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 40,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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.