Head to head

Tecno Pova 5 vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

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 71 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Pova 5 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 49,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Pova 5 takes it by 10 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Pova 5 leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Pova 5 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Pova 5 costs PKR 11,000 less.
  • Tecno Pova 5 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Pova 5 charges 27W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Pova 5 if…

you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 5 Tecno Spark 30 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 38,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date July 2023 September 2024
Dimensions 168.6 × 76.6 × 9.0 mm 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm
Weight 219.4 g 188.5 g Better
Water resistance No official IP rating IP54 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.78-inch Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+), ~396 PPI. Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate, IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)
Protection No official display protection No official display protection announced
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55). Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2. Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with HiOS 13. Android 14 with HiOS 14
Memory & storage
RAM 8GB LPDDR4X 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated card slot). microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide, PDAF) + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better
Selfie camera 8 MP, LED Flash, 8 MP Dual-LED Flash
Video recording 1440p@30fps & 1080p@30fps 1080p at 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 Wired Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
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 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0 A2DP LE 5.3 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Face Unlock Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope
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 30 5G?

Tecno Pova 5 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 30 5G in Pakistan?

Tecno Pova 5 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Pova 5 cheaper by PKR 11,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova 5 uses a 50 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

Tecno Pova 5 leads on battery. Tecno Pova 5 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 45W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova 5 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?

Tecno Pova 5 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova 5 runs the MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm). while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm).

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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.