{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-nord-n30-vs-tecno-spark-40-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:40:58+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus Nord N30 vs Tecno Spark 40 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 71 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The OnePlus Nord N30 still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus Nord N30",
            "slug": "oneplus-nord-n30",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-nord-n30/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-31-2026-11_12_27-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-31T06:17:26+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 70.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 95.9,
                "overall": 71
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 14, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "165.5 × 76 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "195 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No Official IP Rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.72 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 619",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 OxygenOS 13.1 (Latest Official Upgrade: Android 14)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (Wide), f/1.7, PDAF 2 MP (Macro), f/2.4 2 MP (Depth), f/2.4 LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Scene Detection Digital Zoom Time-Lapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (Wide), f/2.4 HDR Portrait Mode AI Beauty Face Unlock",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh (non-removable, Li-Po)",
                    "Wired charging": "50W SUPERVOOC fast charging support Charges up to 80% in approximately 30 minutes (manufacturer claim)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_05_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:20:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
        "margin": 3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 58,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-nord-n30": 83,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 79
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-nord-n30"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 70.8,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 74.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-nord-n30": 95.9,
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "OnePlus Nord N30 charges 32W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "OnePlus Nord N30 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus Nord N30 or Tecno Spark 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. OnePlus Nord N30 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 Nord N30 and Tecno Spark 40 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 is listed at PKR 49,999 and Tecno Spark 40 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus Nord N30 or Tecno Spark 40 5G?",
            "answer": "OnePlus Nord N30 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus Nord N30 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 40 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus Nord N30 or Tecno Spark 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. OnePlus Nord N30 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 5G a 6000 mAh cell, with 50W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus Nord N30 or Tecno Spark 40 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus Nord N30 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G (6nm) while Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}