Head to head

Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Xiaomi Poco C81 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco C81 leads on performance. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 64,999.

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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 C81 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 50 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 50 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50 5G if…

you care most about camera, battery & charging and memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50 5G Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 64,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date April 2, 2026 (Global Announcement) April 23, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.18 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight Around 205–210 g (varies by market) Better 208 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust and Water Resistance IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 x 1600 pixel
Panel type IPS LCD Up to 700 nits (HBM) 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate Eye Care Mode Reading Mode Dark Mode IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Standard scratch-resistant glass (official type not disclosed) Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 Performance Cores 6 × Cortex-A55 Efficiency Cores Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MP1
Operating system Android 16 HiOS 16 Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) up to 16GB (market dependent) Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated microSD card slot) Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP f/1.8 PDAF AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Photography FlashSnap Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode AI Scene Detection Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP Single LED Flash Beauty Mode AI Portrait HDR 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording 1080p@30fps 720p@30fps 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 6500 mAh (some regional variants list 6150 mAh rated capacity) Better 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Wired charging 45W Super Charging Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
Bluetooth v5.4 5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor E-Compass Virtual Gyroscope Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
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 50 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Spark 50 5G and Xiaomi Poco C81 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 50 5G and Xiaomi Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50 5G is listed at PKR 64,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Spark 50 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Spark 50 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50 5G carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C81 a 6300 mAh cell, with 45W and 15W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6nm) while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).

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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.