{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:13:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 43,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-c81-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-18-2026-10_26_00-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-18T05:28:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 70.7,
                "overall": 60.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Around mid-2026",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~254 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen 120 Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T7250 (4G)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 OS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB / 128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual camera setup: • Primary: 50 MP • Auxiliary lens LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.4 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass (Magnetometer) Proximity Sensor (virtual)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-30c",
        "margin": 9.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 33
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 73.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 25
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-c81-pro": 70.7
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C charges 3W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.6 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 15W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Poco C81 Pro runs the Unisoc T7250 (4G)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}