{ "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a08-vs-tecno-spark-30/", "generated": "2026-08-30T07:01:19+00:00", "source": "WhatMobilePK.com", "currency": "PKR", "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Tecno Spark 30", "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy A08 and the Tecno Spark 30 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 30 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 44,999.", "phones": [ { "name": "Samsung Galaxy A08", "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a08", "brand": "Samsung", "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a08/", "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-30-2026-09_44_09-AM-683x1024.png", "price": { "amount": 44999, "currency": "PKR" }, "updated": "2026-08-30T04:59:49+00:00", "scores": { "performance": 57, "camera": 82, "battery": 74.3, "display": 87, "memory": 37.5, "value": 91.4, "overall": 70.7 }, "specs": { "Design & build": { "Release date": "Expected October 15, 2026", "Dimensions": "167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected)", "Weight": "195 g (Expected)", "Water resistance": "IP54 (Expected)" }, "Display": { "Screen size": "6.7-inch", "Resolution": "720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density", "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate,", "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected)" }, "Performance": { "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm)", "CPU": "Octa-core up to 2.2GHz", "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2", "Operating system": "Android 17, One UI" }, "Memory & storage": { "RAM": "4GB / 8GB", "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB", "Card slot": "Expandable via microSDXC" }, "Camera": { "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama", "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, HDR", "Video recording": "1080p@30fps (Rear & Front)" }, "Battery & charging": { "Battery capacity": "5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery", "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging (Wired)" }, "Connectivity & extras": { "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby)", "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct", "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE", "NFC": "No", "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor", "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG" } } }, { "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": null, "margin": 0.8, "decisive": false, "categories": [ { "category": "performance", "label": "Performance", "weight": 25, "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 57, "tecno-spark-30": 55 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "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": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 82, "tecno-spark-30": 79 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "category": "battery", "label": "Battery & charging", "weight": 18, "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 74.3, "tecno-spark-30": 62.8 }, "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a08" }, { "category": "display", "label": "Display", "weight": 15, "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 87, "tecno-spark-30": 87 }, "leader": null }, { "category": "memory", "label": "Memory & storage", "weight": 12, "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.", "scores": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 37.5, "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": { "samsung-galaxy-a08": 91.4, "tecno-spark-30": 100 }, "leader": "tecno-spark-30" } ], "unscored": [] }, "differences": [ "Tecno Spark 30 costs PKR 5,000 less.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 packs a 830 mAh larger battery.", "Samsung Galaxy A08 charges 7W faster.", "Tecno Spark 30 ships with 128 GB more storage.", "Tecno Spark 30 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor." ], "faq": [ { "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark 30 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most." }, { "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark 30 in Pakistan?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Tecno Spark 30 at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative." }, { "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A08 uses a 50 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, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A08 carries a 5830 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 18W wired charging respectively." }, { "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?", "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A08 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A08 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) 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/)." }