{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-go-2024-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:51:39+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 vs Xiaomi Poco M8",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark Go 2024 and the Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco M8 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark Go 2024 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 25,999 against PKR 46,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Go 2024",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-2024",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-2024/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-10_44_18-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 25999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T05:48:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 60
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "186 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Dynamic Port, Eye Care Mode, 90Hz Smooth Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass (manufacturer has not confirmed Gorilla Glass or any other branded protection)."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 1.6 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.6 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (Go Edition) with HIOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.9, Auto Focus (AF) 0.08 MP AI Lens Dual-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Software Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Xiaomi Poco M8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-15-2026-11_23_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-15T06:32:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 59,
                "overall": 59.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "January 8, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "164 x 75.4 x 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "178 g",
                    "Water resistance": "Not Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (~260 PPI)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ( HyperOS 2.0 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Card (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "Dual Camera Setup 50 MP (Main) 0.08 MP (Auxiliary Lens) LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.7,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 33,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8"
            },
            {
                "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-go-2024": 74,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 60.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8": 59
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-2024"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 2024 costs PKR 21,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8 charges 8W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 and Xiaomi Poco M8 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark Go 2024 and Xiaomi Poco M8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 is listed at PKR 25,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8 at PKR 46,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 cheaper by PKR 21,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Go 2024 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 2024 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 2024 runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8 runs the MediaTek Helio G85."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}