{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/motorola-moto-g-play-2026-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T04:03:53+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Tecno Spark 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 68 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on camera and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the cheaper of the two at PKR 47,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026)",
            "slug": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026",
            "brand": "Motorola",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/motorola/motorola-moto-g-play-2026/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-7-2026-10_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-07T05:32:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 51.3,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 65.2,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 43.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm",
                    "Weight": "202g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP52"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1604 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LCD 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Gorilla Glass 3"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost )",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD card support up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP HDR Face Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W TurboPower fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 89.4,
                "overall": 62.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 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 (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026",
        "margin": 5.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 51.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 65.2,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 43.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "motorola-moto-g-play-2026": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 89.4
                },
                "leader": "motorola-moto-g-play-2026"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) costs PKR 2,000 less.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) packs a 200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 76 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 5.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is listed at PKR 47,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Motorola Moto G Play (2026) cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) uses a 32 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads on battery. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) carries a 5200 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Motorola Moto G Play (2026) is the stronger gaming phone here. Motorola Moto G Play (2026) runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}