Head to head

Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Poco C85

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 51 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C85 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 80,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco C85 takes it by 22.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco C85 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 Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Xiaomi Poco C85 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco C85 costs PKR 41,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50s packs a 500 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50s charges 12W faster.
  • Xiaomi Poco C85 ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco C85 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50s Xiaomi Poco C85
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 80,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 October 2025
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm 171.6 × 79.5 × 8.0 mm
Weight 210 g 205 g Better
Water resistance IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). Not listed
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9 in Better
Resolution 720 × 1576 pixels 1600 × 720 pixels (~254 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate
Protection Not specified. Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 16 HIOS 16 Android 15 with HyperOS 2.0
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8 GB
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 256 GB Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot). microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. 50 MP main + auxiliary lens
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. 8 MP
Video recording Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better Non-removable Li-Ion, 6000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better 33 W wired fast-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, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE Bluetooth 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity sensor, virtual proximity
USB USB Type-C. 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 50s or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Xiaomi Poco C85 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage 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 C85 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Poco C85 at PKR 39,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C85 cheaper by PKR 41,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Xiaomi Poco C85 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 Poco C85?

Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco C85 a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco C85?

Xiaomi Poco C85 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco C85 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra (12 nm).

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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.