{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T10:31:57+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 85 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on value for money, 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 124,999.",
    "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 X8 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-4-2026-10_35_34-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 124999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-04T05:43:34+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 79.2,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 38,
                "overall": 85.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Released globally in March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "157.5 × 75.2 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "201.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 Dust and Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.59 inches",
                    "Resolution": "2756 × 1268 pixels (1.5K)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 68 billion colors 120Hz adaptive HDR10+ and Dolby Vision support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core up to 3.4GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G720 MC8",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 with HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Sony IMX882 Main Camera, OIS 8MP Ultra-Wide Camera HDR, Panorama, Motion Tracking, Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20MP Selfie Camera HDR, Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Slow Motion up to 960fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6500mAh Silicon-Carbon battery",
                    "Wired charging": "100W HyperCharge fast charging and 27W wired reverse charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE, LHDC, aptX HD",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass AI Face Unlock",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro",
        "margin": 15.3,
        "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-x8-pro": 79.2
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-pro": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-pro": 38
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 90,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro charges 82W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 X8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro at PKR 124,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 90,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro runs the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}