{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-play20a-vs-tecno-spark-30/", "generated": "2026-08-30T06:16:42+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Honor Play20A vs Tecno Spark 30", "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Honor Play20A still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.", "phones": [ { "name": "Honor Play20A", "slug": "honor-play20a", "brand": "Honor", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-play20a/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-26-2026-11_18_02-AM-1024x683.png", "price": { "amount": 39999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-26T06:24:04+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 52, "camera": 74, "battery": 73.8, "display": 87, "memory": 25, "value": 95.4, "overall": 66.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "August 2026 — officially launched globally in August 2026", "Dimensions": "171.1 × 79.0 × 8.4 mm", "Weight": "206.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP69K" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.9-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels", "Panel type": "TFT LCD 90Hz refresh rate, ~254 ppi", "Protection": "Not specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81", "CPU": "Octa-core — 2× Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 up to 1.7GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 15, MagicOS 9.0" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "microSDXC, dedicated slot, up to 1TB" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth), LED flash, HDR, panorama", "Selfie camera": "5 MP (wide)", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (rear and front)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh", "Wired charging": "15W wired fast charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot", "Bluetooth": "5.1, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "name": "Tecno Spark 30", "slug": "tecno-spark-30", "brand": "Tecno", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-09_16_40-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 39999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-05T05:55:32+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 55, "camera": 79, "battery": 62.8, "display": 87, "memory": 50, "value": 100, "overall": 69.9 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "September 2024", "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.7 mm", "Weight": "Approx. 188.5 g", "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.78 inches", "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)", "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Up to 800 nits brightness Punch-hole display Wet & Oily Touch Control", "Protection": "Not officially specified" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "8GB (Memory Fusion Supported)", "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB", "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "64MP Sony IMX682 Primary Camera Auxiliary sensor PDAF autofocus Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR", "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash HDR", "Video recording": "up to 1440p@30fps and 1080p@30fps" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery", "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "Yes", "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } } ], "verdict": { "winner": "tecno-spark-30", "margin": 3.2, "decisive": true, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "honor-play20a": 52, "tecno-spark-30": 55 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30" }, { "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": { "honor-play20a": 74, "tecno-spark-30": 79 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "honor-play20a": 73.8, "tecno-spark-30": 62.8 }, "leader": "honor-play20a" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "honor-play20a": 87, "tecno-spark-30": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "honor-play20a": 25, "tecno-spark-30": 50 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30" }, { "category": "value", "label": "Value for money", "weight": 10, "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.", "scores": { "honor-play20a": 95.4, "tecno-spark-30": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Honor Play20A packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.", "Tecno Spark 30 charges 3W faster.", "Tecno Spark 30 offers 4 GB more RAM.", "Tecno Spark 30 ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Tecno Spark 30 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Honor Play20A 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 Honor Play20A and Tecno Spark 30 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Honor Play20A is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark 30 at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 scores higher in our camera assessment. Honor Play20A uses a 13 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Spark 30, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone." }, { "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Honor Play20A leads on battery. Honor Play20A carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor Play20A or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor Play20A runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Tecno Spark 30 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)." } ], "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/)." }