Head to head

Sparx Neo 8i vs Tecno Spark 30C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Dec 2025.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 66 against 59 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Sparx Neo 8i still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Sparx Neo 8i is the cheaper of the two at PKR 17,499 against PKR 34,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 30C takes it by 6.9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 30C leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30C leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 30C leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 30C leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Sparx Neo 8i leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Sparx Neo 8i costs PKR 17,500 less.
  • Tecno Spark 30C charges 8W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30C offers 12 GB more RAM.
  • Tecno Spark 30C ships with 192 GB more storage.
  • Tecno Spark 30C has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Sparx Neo 8i if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30C if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Sparx Neo 8i Tecno Spark 30C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 17,499 Cheaper PKR 34,999
Design & build
Release date 2024 (Official in Pakistan) October 2024
Dimensions Not listed 165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)
Weight Not listed 192 g
Water resistance Not listed IP54 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.74 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Not listed Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)
Performance
Chipset Unisoc T606 MediaTek Helio G81
CPU Octa-core (2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MP1 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 13 Android 14 HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant). Better
Internal storage 64 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1 Better
Card slot Yes (microSD) microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)
Camera
Main camera 13 MP + CIF AF 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus Better
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty
Video recording 1080p 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 10W 18W Fast Charging Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth Yes 5.3
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor
USB USB Type-C 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, Sparx Neo 8i or Tecno Spark 30C?

Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Sparx Neo 8i 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 Sparx Neo 8i and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?

Sparx Neo 8i is listed at PKR 17,499 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Sparx Neo 8i cheaper by PKR 17,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Sparx Neo 8i or Tecno Spark 30C?

Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Sparx Neo 8i uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 30C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Sparx Neo 8i or Tecno Spark 30C?

Tecno Spark 30C leads on battery. Sparx Neo 8i carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell, with 10W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Sparx Neo 8i or Tecno Spark 30C?

Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Sparx Neo 8i runs the Unisoc T606 while Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81.

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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.