{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g-vs-tecno-spark-30-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:50:03+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G vs Tecno Spark 30 Pro",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 78 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 59,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m34-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-29-2026-10_05_02-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-29T05:15:31+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 65,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 78.4,
                "overall": 78.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "161.7 × 77.2 × 8.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "208 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.5 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 (upgradable) One UI 5.1 Software Support: Up to 4 generations of Android OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB (LPDDR4X)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.2)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (up to 1TB, uses hybrid SIM slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, Ultra-wide 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 6000 mAh (Non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "25W wired fast charging (USB Type-C)"
                },
                "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": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_33_55-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 59999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:48:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2436 Pixels (Full HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz Always-On Display (AOD) Punch-hole design 10-bit color support Wet Touch technology Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G100 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB (Up to 8GB Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated slot, market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, Wide, f/1.9, PDAF (Auto Focus) Secondary Camera: Auxiliary AI Lens Quad-LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Scanner Beauty Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-color LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) 1080p @30fps 720p @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Optical Fingerprint Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Electronic Compass Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g",
        "margin": 4.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 65,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 56
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "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-m34-5g": 98,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 83
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 76.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-m34-5g": 78.4,
                    "tecno-spark-30-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-pro"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro costs PKR 25,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 Pro has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and battery & charging. Tecno Spark 30 Pro 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 M34 5G and Tecno Spark 30 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is listed at PKR 84,999 and Tecno Spark 30 Pro at PKR 59,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 Pro cheaper by PKR 25,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 30 Pro, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy M34 5G or Tecno Spark 30 Pro?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M34 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy M34 5G runs the Samsung Exynos 1280 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 30 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G100 (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/)."
}