Head to head

Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Poco M8x

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

The short answer

The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 54 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 79,999 against PKR 80,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Poco M8x takes it by 17.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Camera Xiaomi Poco M8x leads

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

Battery & charging Level

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 M8x leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Xiaomi Poco M8x costs PKR 1,000 less.
  • Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 1,400 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50s offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Buy the Xiaomi Poco M8x if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 50s Xiaomi Poco M8x
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 80,999 PKR 79,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026 August 21, 2026.
Dimensions 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm 170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm
Weight 210 g Better 232 g
Water resistance IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes). IP64, dust and splash resistant.
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches 6.9-inch Better
Resolution 720 × 1576 pixels 720 × 1600 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness. IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate
Protection Not specified. Corning Gorilla Glass 7i.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 613
Operating system Android 16 HIOS 16 Android 16, HyperOS 3
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Better 4GB/6GB
Internal storage 128GB UFS 2.2 128GB
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot). microSD expandable
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash. 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle. 8 MP, f/2.0
Video recording Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording. 1080p@30fps.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh 7900 mAh, non-removable Battery Better
Wired charging 45W wired charging, bypass charging. 45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired 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, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.1
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster
USB USB Type-C. USB Type-C 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 M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 17.2 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 M8x in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco M8x cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Poco M8x?

Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm).

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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.