Head to head

Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 20

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 20 Jul 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 5 takes it by 4.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 5 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Pova 5 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 8,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 5 charges 27W faster.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

you care most about camera and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 5 Tecno Spark 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 PKR 30,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date July 2023 December 2023
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 219.4 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI. Better 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection No official display protection Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2. Mali-G52 MP2
Operating system Android 13 with HiOS 13. Android 13 with HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X 8GB
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated card slot). microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
Selfie camera 8 MP, LED Flash, 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 45W wired Fast Charging, 10W wired Reverse Charging. Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE v5.2
NFC Yes No
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG 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, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Pova 5 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20?

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).

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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.