{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-go-3-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-m8x/",
    "generated": "2026-08-30T09:52:14+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco M8x",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 45,999 against PKR 79,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-go-3-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-29-2026-10_22_39-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-29T05:32:47+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 64.4,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "168.32 × 79.22 × 8.04 mm",
                    "Weight": "194 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP69 (dust-tight and resistant to high-pressure/high-temperature water jets)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1526 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, 580 nits peak brightness, punch-hole display.",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HiOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB, UFS 2.2, microSD expandable storage",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.8, autofocus, LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0,",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM, Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "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": 64.6,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "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": 3.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 51,
                    "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-3-pro": 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-3-pro": 64.4,
                    "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-3-pro": 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-3-pro": 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-3-pro": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-m8x": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro costs PKR 34,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x packs a 2,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco M8x charges 30W 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 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro 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 3 Pro and Xiaomi Poco M8x in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi Poco M8x at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 34,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro 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 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco M8x a 7900 mAh cell, with 15W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco M8x?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco M8x is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G81 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/)."
}