{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-go-2024-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-25T16:48:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 60 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark Go 2024 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark Go 2024 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 25,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "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 M8x",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-24-2026-10_22_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-24T05:29:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 40.3,
                "overall": 66
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 21, 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "170.12 x 78.43 x 8.80 mm",
                    "Weight": "232 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64, dust and splash resistant."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 240Hz touch sampling rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 613",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB/6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD expandable"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7900 mAh, non-removable Battery",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby.",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4GHz + 5GHz, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, ambient light, compass, infrared blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-m8x",
        "margin": 6,
        "decisive": true,
        "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-m8x": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-m8x": 79
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-m8x": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 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-m8x": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-m8x"
            },
            {
                "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-m8x": 40.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-2024"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 2024 costs PKR 54,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,900 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 35W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Spark Go 2024 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 Go 2024 and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 is listed at PKR 25,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 cheaper by PKR 54,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Go 2024 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco M8x, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 2024 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 10W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 2024 runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco M8x runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (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/)."
}