{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition-vs-tecno-spark-30/",
    "generated": "2026-08-09T14:41:59+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition vs Tecno Spark 30",
    "answer": "The TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and the Tecno Spark 30 finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 30 leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 30 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 47,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-11_50_36-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 47999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-04T07:01:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48.9,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 84.3,
                "overall": 69.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.5 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approximately 220 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "FHD+ (1080 × 2460 pixels), ~396 PPI",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X (Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, f/1.6, PDAF (Primary) 0.08 MP, AI Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Super Night Mode Portrait Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion AR Mode Document Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16MP Dual LED Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1440p (2K) @ 30fps 1080p (Full HD) @ 30fps 720p (HD) @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "68W Ultra Charge (Wired), Reverse Wired Charging, Bypass Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.1",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-4-2026-09_16_40-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T05:55:32+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 55,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 77 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "Approx. 188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz Up to 800 nits brightness Punch-hole display Wet & Oily Touch Control",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)",
                    "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": "8GB (Memory Fusion Supported)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64MP Sony IMX682 Primary Camera Auxiliary sensor PDAF autofocus Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP Dual-LED Dual-Tone Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "up to 1440p@30fps and 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 48.9,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 55
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            },
            {
                "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-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 75.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5-pro-5g-free-fire-special-edition": 84.3,
                    "tecno-spark-30": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition charges 50W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 30 finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition and Tecno Spark 30 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition is listed at PKR 47,999 and Tecno Spark 30 at PKR 39,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition leads on battery. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 a 5000 mAh cell, with 68W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition or Tecno Spark 30?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 is the stronger gaming phone here. TECNO POVA 5 Pro 5G Free Fire Special Edition runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 30 runs the MediaTek Helio G91 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}