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Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on camera and value for money, 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 74,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30C 5G leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

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 35,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C 5G if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C 5G Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 39,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 September 2026
Dimensions 165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 189 g Better 223 g
Water resistance IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Not officially specified Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 710
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 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better
Card slot Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region) Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
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 X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and display. Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 35,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Spark 30C 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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.