{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-5-vs-tecno-spark-20p/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T22:30:37+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 20P",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova 5 and the Tecno Spark 20P finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20P leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20P is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 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": 79.5,
                "overall": 68.5
            },
            "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 20P",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20p",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20p/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-10-2026-11_34_48-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 29999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-11T04:46:08+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially confirmed",
                    "Water resistance": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "ARM Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB eMMC",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 0.08 MP PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED HDR",
                    "Video recording": "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 (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Magnetometer, Face Unlock.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.2,
        "decisive": false,
        "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-20p": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            },
            {
                "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-20p": 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": 81.3,
                    "tecno-spark-20p": 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-20p": 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-20p": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-5"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-5": 79.5,
                    "tecno-spark-20p": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20p"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20P costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Pova 5 offers 4 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20P?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 and Tecno Spark 20P 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 and Tecno Spark 20P in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Spark 20P at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20P cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20P?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20P a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 20P?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20P is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). while Tecno Spark 20P runs the MediaTek Helio G85."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}