Tecno Spark 8C
Tecno
PKR 36,999
65/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 8C vs Xiaomi Poco X8
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Feb 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 75 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark 8C still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 8C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,999 against PKR 74,999.
Xiaomi Poco X8
Poco
PKR 74,999
75/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi Poco X8 takes it by 9.4 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 8C costs PKR 38,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,340 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 57W faster.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 ships with 192 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Xiaomi Poco X8 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 8C if…
you care most about camera and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco X8 if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 8C | Xiaomi Poco X8 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 36,999 Cheaper | PKR 74,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | January 2022 (Pakistan) | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 164.6 × 76 × 8.9 mm | 163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm |
| Weight | ~193 g Better | 223 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.6 inches | 6.83-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1612 pixels (~267 ppi) | 1280 × 2772 pixels Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD90 Hz | AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3, |
| Protection | Not listed | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm), |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Adreno 710 |
| Operating system | Android 11 (Go edition)HiOS 7.6 | Android 16, HyperOS 3. |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 3 GB / 4 GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X Better |
| Internal storage | 64 GB | UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB) Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated) | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 13 MP (wide) + QVGA | 50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash. Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP | 16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR Better |
| Video recording | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS. |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh | Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India) Better |
| Wired charging | 10W wired | 67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby) | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1, A2DP, LE |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor. |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | 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 8C or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 8C 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 8C and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 8C is listed at PKR 36,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark 8C cheaper by PKR 38,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 8C or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Tecno Spark 8C scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 8C uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 8C or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 8C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 10W and 67W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 8C or Xiaomi Poco X8?
Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 8C runs the Unisoc T606 (12 nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),.
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