{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-vs-tecno-spark-20/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T22:30:18+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 20",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 38,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova 5",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-5",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-5/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-20-2026-10_31_59-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-20T05:50:50+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 44.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 87.6,
                "overall": 69.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "219.4 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78-inch",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI.",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate,",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm).",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55).",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2.",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated card slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, LED Flash,",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "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": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-5",
        "margin": 4.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 44.4,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 33
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "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": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 82
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 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": 87.6,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 8,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 charges 27W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.3 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. Tecno Spark 20 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 Pova 5 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 8,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (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/)."
}