{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-3-vs-tecno-spark-30-5g/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T23:42:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs Tecno Spark 30 5G",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 3 and the Tecno Spark 30 5G finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on performance. The Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 48,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 3",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-3",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-3/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-10_13_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 48999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T05:30:56+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 39,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "170.7 × 77.6 × 9.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1640 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, HiOS 13"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Yes, dedicated microSDXC card slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "16MP + AI Lens, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera, LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 7000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Electronic Compass Panther Game Engine 2.0 MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-11_00_33-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T06:14:48+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 27,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 94.8,
                "overall": 63.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 x 77 x 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode)",
                    "Protection": "No official display protection announced"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 with HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p at 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "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",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 2.3,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 39,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "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-neo-3": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 83
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 74.5,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-3": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 94.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-3"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Pova Neo 3 packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 92 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 and Tecno Spark 30 5G 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 Neo 3 and Tecno Spark 30 5G in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 is listed at PKR 48,999 and Tecno Spark 30 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Pova Neo 3 uses a 16 MP main sensor against 108 MP on Tecno Spark 30 5G, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 3 carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30 5G a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Pova Neo 3 or Tecno Spark 30 5G?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 3 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Pova Neo 3 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}