Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black vs Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black is cheaper by SAR 1,914 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 1,914
  • More space for photos and apps (512 GB vs 256 GB)
  • More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (8,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh)

The deciding difference here: storage and memory (RAM) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Storage

    256 GB✓ 512 GB
  • Memory (RAM)

    8 GB✓ 12 GB
  • Screen size

    6.75 in6.77 in

Specifications side by side

20 of 20 specs

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Spec
SAR 699
Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black specs
XiaomiSAR 2,613
Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB specs
Reference priceSAR 699SAR 2,613
Storage256 GB✓ 512 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB✓ 12 GB
ProcessorDimensity 6400Dimensity 8500
Battery capacity6,000 mAh✓ 8,500 mAh
Wired charging18 W✓ 100 W
Years of OS updates—4 years
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB?

Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black: Dimensity 6400; Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB: Dimensity 8500. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB?

Storage is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB: 512 GB vs 256 GB on the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in main camera between the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black and the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Xiaomi Poco X8 Pro 512GB: 8,500 mAh vs 6,000 mAh on the Tecno Spark 40 (5G) 256GB 8GB Ram Ink Black. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.