{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oppo-a18-128gb-vs-tecno-spark-30/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T14:39:08+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Oppo A18 128GB vs Tecno Spark 30",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Oppo A18 128GB is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Oppo A18 128GB",
            "slug": "oppo-a18-128gb",
            "brand": "Oppo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oppo/oppo-a18-128gb/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-24-2025-10_15_45-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-12-28T07:23:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 36.6,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 97.2,
                "overall": 60.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2023 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.0 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "no guaranteed protection"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.56 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (~269 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, ColorOS 13.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP wide + 2 MP depth",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-09_16_40-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:55:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Up to 800 nits brightness Punch-hole display Wet & Oily Touch Control",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)",
                    "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": "8GB (Memory Fusion Supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP Sony IMX682 Primary Camera Auxiliary sensor PDAF autofocus Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "up to 1440p@30fps and 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-30",
        "margin": 9.2,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 36.6,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 55
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 60.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oppo-a18-128gb": 97.2,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Oppo A18 128GB costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 has a 56 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Oppo A18 128GB or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9.2 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, memory & storage and value for money. Oppo A18 128GB 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 Oppo A18 128GB and Tecno Spark 30 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Oppo A18 128GB is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 30 at PKR 39,999. That makes Oppo A18 128GB cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Oppo A18 128GB or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 scores higher in our camera assessment. Oppo A18 128GB uses a 8 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Tecno Spark 30, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Oppo A18 128GB or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 leads on battery. Oppo A18 128GB carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Oppo A18 128GB or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 is the stronger gaming phone here. Oppo A18 128GB runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 30 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}