{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-go-3-pro-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
    "generated": "2026-09-02T10:27:10+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Power",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 83 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 99,999.",
    "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 X8 Power",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-x8-power/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-1-2026-10_57_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 99999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-01T06:16:06+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 95,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 64.1,
                "overall": 83.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 4, 2026 (expected)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 x 78.3 x 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "229.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69K dust and water resistance."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1280 × 2772 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 120Hz HDR10+, 3500 nits peak brightness",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4× 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4× 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 812",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, HyperOS 3."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide) + 8 MP (Ultrawide), OIS, PDAF, LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2, Wide, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (Non-removable) 10000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "100W wired fast charging, 27W reverse wired charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM, Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth 6.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power",
        "margin": 18.2,
        "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-x8-power": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 98
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 95
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-go-3-pro": 25,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8-power": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-x8-power"
            },
            {
                "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-x8-power": 64.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-go-3-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro costs PKR 54,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power packs a 4,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power charges 85W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power ships with 384 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display 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 X8 Power in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro is listed at PKR 45,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power at PKR 99,999. That makes Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro cheaper by PKR 54,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Xiaomi Poco X8 Power, 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 X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power leads on battery. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro carries a 5200 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 Power a 10000 mAh cell, with 15W and 100W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro or Xiaomi Poco X8 Power?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 Power is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Go 3 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Poco X8 Power runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 (4 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}