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Tecno Spark 40 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 21 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

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 Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 41,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 Cheaper PKR 79,999
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (Pakistan) August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 188 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP64 IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.67 in 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi) 720 × 1600 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Not listed Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) octa-core
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 15, HiOS 15 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended) 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128 GB built-in 128GB
Card slot microSDXC supported microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP (wide) 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording 1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5,200 mAh (non-removable) 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 45W wired fast charging 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging.
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM 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 Bluetooth v5.4 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software) Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C 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 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

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).

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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.