{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/infinix-smart-9-hd-vs-tecno-spark-30c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T20:21:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Infinix Smart 9 HD vs Tecno Spark 30C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Infinix Smart 9 HD still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Infinix Smart 9 HD is the cheaper of the two at PKR 23,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Infinix Smart 9 HD",
            "slug": "infinix-smart-9-hd",
            "brand": "Infinix",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/infinix/infinix-smart-9-hd/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-4-2026-11_56_17-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 23999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-05T04:52:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 59.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.7 × 77.1 × 8.35 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially confirmed"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G50",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (8× Cortex-A53 up to 2.2GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition), XOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "3GB / 4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC (Expandable up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, f/1.9, AF Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Front LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W Wired Charging (USB Type-C 2.0), Reverse Wired Charging Supported"
                },
                "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 Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG support"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 83.9,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "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": 9.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 29.4,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 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": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 60.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 25,
                    "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": {
                    "infinix-smart-9-hd": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 83.9
                },
                "leader": "infinix-smart-9-hd"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Infinix Smart 9 HD costs PKR 11,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Infinix Smart 9 HD or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Infinix Smart 9 HD 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 Infinix Smart 9 HD and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Infinix Smart 9 HD is listed at PKR 23,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Infinix Smart 9 HD cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Infinix Smart 9 HD or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Infinix Smart 9 HD uses a 13 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, Infinix Smart 9 HD or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C leads on battery. Infinix Smart 9 HD carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Infinix Smart 9 HD or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Infinix Smart 9 HD runs the MediaTek Helio G50 while Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}