Head to head

Tecno Spark 50 vs Xiaomi Poco X8

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 50 and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 50 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 44,999 against PKR 74,999.

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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 X8 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 50 leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Poco X8 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 50 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 50 costs PKR 30,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 1,340 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 49W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50 Xiaomi Poco X8
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 Cheaper PKR 74,999
Design & build
Release date 5 May 2026 September 2026
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 7.9 mm 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm
Weight 186 g (official weight may vary slightly by market) Better 223 g
Water resistance IP64 Dust and Splash Resistant IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.83-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 Pixels (HD+) 1280 × 2772 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (market dependent) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G52 MC2 Adreno 710
Operating system Android 16 HiOS 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3.
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X Supported (Memory Fusion / Virtual RAM) 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated Slot) No
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, Wide, PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Portrait Mode Night Mode Time-Lapse Pro Mode Super Night 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.
Selfie camera 13 MP Dual LED Front Flash HDR AI Beauty Portrait Mode Face Unlock 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better
Video recording 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 7000mAh Li-Po Non-removable Battery Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Software Gyroscope Infrared Remote Control Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, 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 50 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Spark 50 and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50 cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Tecno Spark 50 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 18W and 67W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50 or Xiaomi Poco X8?

Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.

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.