{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T07:02:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 and the Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-11_21_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T06:27:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB built-in",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,200 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 54.9,
                "overall": 67.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.5,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 37.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-40": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 71.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 31.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 54.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 41,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 and Xiaomi Poco M8x finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}