{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pop-10-vs-tecno-spark-30c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T16:41:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pop 10 vs Tecno Spark 30C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Pop 10 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 33,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pop 10",
            "slug": "tecno-pop-10",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pop-10/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Nov-9-2025-09_45_50-AM.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 33999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T06:13:54+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 84.8,
                "overall": 58
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Expected 2025 (official unconfirmed, various leaks suggest mid-to-late 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 8.25 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially listed",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (1.8 GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 (likely Go edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (expandable)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP main",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 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 (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-30c",
        "margin": 12.1,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 33,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 62.1,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 18.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pop-10": 84.8,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pop 10 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C charges 3W 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."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pop 10 or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Pop 10 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 Tecno Pop 10 and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pop 10 is listed at PKR 33,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Pop 10 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pop 10 or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pop 10 uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 30C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pop 10 or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pop 10 runs the Unisoc T606 / T7250 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}