{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m17e-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T12:44:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Tecno Spark 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 46,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M17e",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m17e",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m17e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-9-2026-09_53_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 46999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-09T04:57:04+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 47.7,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "March 2026.",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 (One UI 8)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 85.8,
                "overall": 62.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 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 (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m17e",
        "margin": 6.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 47.7,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "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-m17e": 82,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 76.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m17e": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 85.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m17e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e costs PKR 3,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M17e charges 7W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.6 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e is listed at PKR 46,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Samsung Galaxy M17e cheaper by PKR 3,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M17e carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M17e is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M17e runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}