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Samsung Galaxy M17e vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 9 Jun 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Samsung Galaxy M17e takes it by 6.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

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

Camera Level

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

Battery & charging Samsung Galaxy M17e 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 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Samsung Galaxy M17e leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Samsung Galaxy M17e if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy M17e Tecno Spark 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 46,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date March 2026. September 2024
Dimensions 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 188.5 g Better
Water resistance IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.7 Inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 x 1600 Pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type PLS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)
Protection Not officially specified No official display protection announced
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 16 (One UI 8) Android 14 with HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) Better
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot microSDXC (Dedicated) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF 2 MP, Depth Sensor Autofocus LED Flash HDR Panorama 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, f/2.0 8 MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p at 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 25W Fast Charging Better 18W Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Wi-Fi 5) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope
USB USB Type-C 2.0 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 M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

What is the price of Samsung Galaxy M17e and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M17e or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

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).

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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.