{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50s-vs-xiaomi-poco-f5/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T04:17:31+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Poco F5",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, 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 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 68.9,
                "overall": 53.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco F5",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-10_00_16-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T05:08:24+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 81,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 75.1,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 85.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "9 May 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.1 × 75.0 × 7.9 mm",
                    "Weight": "181 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 (Dust Protected and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Flow AMOLED, 68 Billion Colors 120Hz HDR10+ & Dolby Vision Support",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1× Cortex-X2 @ 2.91GHz 3× Cortex-A710 @ 2.49GHz 4× Cortex-A510 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 725",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, MIUI 14 for POCO (upgradable to HyperOS)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB LPDDR5",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 3.1",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP Main Camera (OIS) 8 MP Ultra-Wide Camera 2 MP Macro Camera HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP Selfie Camera",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "67W Turbo Fast Charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 50% Charge in About 15 Minutes Full Charge in Around 45 Minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f5",
        "margin": 31.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 81
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 68.9,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f5": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f5"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 charges 22W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F5 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 31.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 50s and Xiaomi Poco F5 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Poco F5 at PKR 89,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50s uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Poco F5, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F5 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco F5?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco F5 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}