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Motorola Moto G Play (2026) vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 May 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Motorola Moto G Play (2026) takes it by 5.1 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Motorola Moto G Play (2026) leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Motorola Moto G Play (2026) if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about camera and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Motorola Moto G Play (2026) Tecno Spark 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 47,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date November 2025 September 2024
Dimensions 167.15 × 76.4 × 8.44 mm 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm
Weight 202g 188.5 g Better
Water resistance IP52 IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 x 1604 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type LCD 120Hz IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)
Protection Gorilla Glass 3 No official display protection announced
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 16 Android 14 with HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB ( Up to 12GB RAM Boost ) Better 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)
Internal storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot microSD card support up to 1TB microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 32MP PDAF autofocus HDR Portrait mode LED flash 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8MP HDR Face Beauty 8 MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1080p 1080p at 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 5200 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W TurboPower fast charging 18W Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Gyroscope Compass (Magnetometer) Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope
USB USB Type-C USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

What is the price of Motorola Moto G Play (2026) and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Motorola Moto G Play (2026) or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.