Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Poco M8

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, memory & storage and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 46,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C takes it by 10.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C 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 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 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 12,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C offers 10 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C Xiaomi Poco M8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 46,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 January 8, 2026
Dimensions 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) 164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm
Weight 192 g 178 g Better
Water resistance IP54 (Dust and 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 Up to 700 nits (HBM) IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen
Protection Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 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 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) microSD Card (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 Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty 8 MP
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 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 (Dual Standby) Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor 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 or Xiaomi Poco M8?

Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.1 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 and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 12,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 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.