{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/htc-wildfire-e-star-vs-tecno-spark-30c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:04:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "HTC Wildfire E star vs Tecno Spark 30C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. The HTC Wildfire E star is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "HTC Wildfire E star",
            "slug": "htc-wildfire-e-star",
            "brand": "HTC",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/htc/htc-wildfire-e-star/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-11-2026-12_15_40-PM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-11T07:18:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 35,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 7.8,
                "value": 94.3,
                "overall": 59.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 08, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.8 × 76.5 × 9.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP certification"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9832E (28 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Quad-core 1.4 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-T820 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 (Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "16 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (shared SIM)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP, f/2.2, AF + 0.08 MP auxiliary",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "720p@30fps ,1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion, non-removable 3000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "Standard wired charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "4.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted) Accelerometer Proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "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": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-30c",
        "margin": 10.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 35,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 7.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "htc-wildfire-e-star": 94.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "HTC Wildfire E star costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 14 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C ships with 240 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C has a 42 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, HTC Wildfire E star or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.7 points. It wins on camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. HTC Wildfire E star 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 HTC Wildfire E star and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "HTC Wildfire E star is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes HTC Wildfire E star cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, HTC Wildfire E star or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. HTC Wildfire E star uses a 8 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 30C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, HTC Wildfire E star or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C leads on battery. HTC Wildfire E star carries a 3000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}