{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-slim-vs-xiaomi-poco-x8/",
    "generated": "2026-10-16T11:49:15+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark Slim vs Xiaomi Poco X8",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark Slim and the Xiaomi Poco X8 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 74,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Slim",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-slim",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_07_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:17:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm",
                    "Weight": "156 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HIOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse 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 Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 63,
                "overall": 74.7
            },
            "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": null,
        "margin": 1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 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-slim": 79,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 66.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 71.5,
                    "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-slim": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 50,
                    "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-slim": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-x8": 63
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Slim costs PKR 31,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 packs a 3,180 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 charges 22W faster.",
        "Xiaomi Poco X8 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark Slim or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim and Xiaomi Poco X8 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 Slim and Xiaomi Poco X8 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim is listed at PKR 43,999 and Xiaomi Poco X8 at PKR 74,999. That makes Tecno Spark Slim cheaper by PKR 31,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark Slim or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark Slim scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark Slim or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 leads on battery. Tecno Spark Slim carries a 5160 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco X8 a 8340 mAh cell, with 45W and 67W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark Slim or Xiaomi Poco X8?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco X8 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark Slim runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm) 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/)."
}