Head to head

Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi 16 Pro

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 18 Oct 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 against 57 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 229,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi 16 Pro takes it by 30.4 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

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

Camera Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

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

Battery & charging Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi 16 Pro leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 50s leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 149,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50s packs a 400 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro charges 55W faster.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro ships with 128 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi 16 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Xiaomi 16 Pro if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50s Xiaomi 16 Pro
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 80,999 Cheaper PKR 229,999
Design & build
Release date October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 late 2025
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm 161.3 × 75.3 × 8.4 mm
Weight 210 g Better Approx. 215–225g (Expected)
Water resistance IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). IP68 Dust Tight Water Resistant up to 1.5m for 30 minutes
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.8-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1576 pixels 1440 × 3200 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. LTPO OLED display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not specified. Xiaomi Shield Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2
CPU Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-Core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 840
Operating system Android 16 HIOS 16 Android 15 HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB Better
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 256GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot). No microSD card slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. Triple Camera Setup 50MP primary camera Leica optics Laser Autofocus HDR Panorama LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. 32MP selfie camera Better
Video recording Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps HDR10+ Recording Gyro-EIS OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better 6100mAh Silicon-Carbon battery
Wired charging 45W wired charging, bypass charging. 100W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, reverse wireless charging support (expected) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 Dual-Band & Tri-Band Support Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. Under-display optical fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Barometer Proximity sensor
USB USB Type-C. USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 OTG Support

“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 50s or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

Xiaomi 16 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 30.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 50s and Xiaomi 16 Pro in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi 16 Pro at PKR 229,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 149,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

Xiaomi 16 Pro 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 50s or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

Xiaomi 16 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi 16 Pro a 6100 mAh cell, with 45W and 100W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi 16 Pro?

Xiaomi 16 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi 16 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2.

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.