{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-go-2024-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-21T19:03:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and display. The Tecno Spark Go 2024 still wins on camera and 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 74,999.",
    "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": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "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 X8",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-6-2026-10_36_05-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-06T05:39:38+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 68,
                "camera": 66.3,
                "battery": 86.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 42.5,
                "overall": 72.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "163.45 × 78.27 × 8.60 mm",
                    "Weight": "223 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz refresh rate 12-bit color depth, 3500 nits peak brightness, 3840Hz PWM dimming, DCI-P3,",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (4nm),",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×1.8GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 710",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB / 12GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "UFS 2.2 (128GB) / UFS 3.1 (256GB)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, OIS, PDAF, 1/2.76\" sensor, 0.64µm pixel size, 5P lens + 2MP depth sensor, f/2.4, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP, f/2.4, 5P lens, 1.0µm pixel size, Fixed Focus, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Front & Rear), 720p@30fps, Gyro-EIS."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon battery, (Non-removable) 8340mAh (Global), 9000mAh (India)",
                    "Wired charging": "67W wired charging, 22.5W reverse wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display optical), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Infrared Sensor.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8",
        "margin": 6.8,
        "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": 56,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 68
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-2024"
            },
            {
                "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-x8": 86.8
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-2024": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 62.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8"
            },
            {
                "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-x8": 42.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-2024"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 2024 costs PKR 49,000 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 128 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, display 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 X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 is listed at PKR 25,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 2024 cheaper by PKR 49,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 2024 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Go 2024 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 2024 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 10W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 2024 or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 2024 runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm) while Xiaomi Poco X8 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (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/)."
}