{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-9e-vs-tecno-spark-30c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T22:04:11+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus 9E vs Tecno Spark 30C",
    "answer": "The OnePlus 9E is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 81 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus 9E is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus 9E",
            "slug": "oneplus-9e",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-9e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-2-2025-11_19_00-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-17T07:33:46+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 78.3,
                "camera": 81,
                "battery": 68.8,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 80.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2021 (China)",
                    "Dimensions": "159.9 × 73.9 × 8.1 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.55 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~402 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "Fluid AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1×3.2 GHz Kryo 585 + 3×2.42 GHz + 4×1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 650",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, OxygenOS (upgradable)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB / 12 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB / 256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "• 48 MP wide (IMX586, f/1.8) • 16 MP ultra-wide • 2 MP monochrome",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "65W wired fast charging (Warp Charge)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "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": 72.9,
                "overall": 67.4
            },
            "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": "oneplus-9e",
        "margin": 13.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 78.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 81,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 68.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 62.5,
                    "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": {
                    "oneplus-9e": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 72.9
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-9e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus 9E costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C packs a 500 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus 9E charges 47W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "OnePlus 9E uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus 9E or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and value for money. Tecno Spark 30C 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 OnePlus 9E and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is listed at PKR 29,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes OnePlus 9E cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus 9E or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus 9E uses a 48 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, OnePlus 9E or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E leads on battery. OnePlus 9E carries a 4500 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell, with 65W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus 9E or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "OnePlus 9E is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus 9E runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 (7 nm) 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/)."
}