Head to head

Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Poco C81

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 50 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 80,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C81 takes it by 15.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C81 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 50s leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 50s 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 46,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50s packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50s charges 30W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 50s offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 50s ships with 64 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 50s has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

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

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50s Xiaomi Poco C81
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 80,999 PKR 34,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 April 23, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm
Weight 210 g 208 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). IP52 dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1576 pixels 720 x 1600 pixel Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not specified. Tempered Glass Protection
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) Unisoc T7250 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 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 6GB / 8GB Better 4GB
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 Better 64GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot). Dedicated microSDXC card slot.
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. Better 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support
Video recording Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery
Wired charging 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable)
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)
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C. 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 50s or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.7 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. 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 Poco C81 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 46,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

Xiaomi Poco C81 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s or Xiaomi Poco C81?

Xiaomi Poco C81 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) 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.