{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50s-vs-xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T08:57:06+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50s vs Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 96 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 199,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 56.8
            },
            "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 Redmi K80 Pro",
            "slug": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro",
            "brand": "Redmi",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/redmi/xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-18-2026-11_08_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 199999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-18T06:16:17+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 95,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 76.4,
                "overall": 96
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 27, 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "160.3 × 75.0 × 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "212g / 217g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 dust and water resistant (up to 2.5m for 30 minutes)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3200 pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "OLED, 68B colors, 120Hz Dolby Vision, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Xiaomi Longjing Glass 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32GHz + 6×3.53GHz Oryon)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.6, Wide, OIS 50 MP, Telephoto, OIS, 2.5x Optical Zoom 32 MP, Ultrawide, 120° HDR, Panorama, LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP Wide HDR",
                    "Video recording": "8K@24fps 4K@24/30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Po, Non-removable 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W wired fast charging, 50W wireless charging, PD 3.0, QC 3+, 100% in approximately 28 minutes."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6E/7, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Gyroscope Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG support."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro",
        "margin": 39.2,
        "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-redmi-k80-pro": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-k80-pro": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-redmi-k80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 100,
                    "xiaomi-redmi-k80-pro": 76.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 119,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro charges 75W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 39.2 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 50s and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro at PKR 199,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 119,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro a 6000 mAh cell, with 45W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Xiaomi Redmi K80 Pro runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}