Head to head

Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on memory & storage and value for money. The Xiaomi Poco M8x still wins on performance and 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 79,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C takes it by 3.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 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 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 45,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 27W faster.
  • 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 memory & storage and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30C Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 34,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date October 2024 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.) 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 192 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP54 (Dust and 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 Up to 700 nits (HBM) IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified) Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 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 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 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 (Dual Standby) Dual 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor 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 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.6 points. It wins on memory & storage and value for money. Xiaomi Poco M8x 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 45,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 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 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 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.