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Samsung Galaxy A08 vs Tecno Spark 30

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 30 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Too close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

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

Camera Samsung Galaxy A08 leads

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy A08 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 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy A08 if…

you care most about performance, camera and battery & charging.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 if…

you care most about memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A08 Tecno Spark 30
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 44,999 PKR 39,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date Expected October 15, 2026 September 2024
Dimensions 167.4 × 76.3 × 8.0 mm (Expected) 166.6 × 77 × 7.7 mm
Weight 195 g (Expected) Approx. 188.5 g Better
Water resistance IP54 (Expected) IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7-inch 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 Pixels, ~262 PPI Density 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+) Better
Panel type PLS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate, IPS LCD 90Hz Up to 800 nits brightness Punch-hole display Wet & Oily Touch Control
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass (Expected) Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core up to 2.2GHz Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 17, One UI Android 14, HIOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB (Memory Fusion Supported)
Internal storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB Better
Card slot Expandable via microSDXC Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama 64MP Sony IMX682 Primary Camera Auxiliary sensor PDAF autofocus Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0, HDR 13MP Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash HDR Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps (Rear & Front) up to 1440p@30fps and 1080p@30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity 5,830 mAh (Rated), 6,000 mAh (Typical), 25W Fast Charging, Non-Removable Li-Po Battery Better 5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging (Wired) Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, Dual Standby) Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A08 and Tecno Spark 30 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A08 or Tecno Spark 30?

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).

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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.