{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-pova-neo-5g-vs-tecno-spark-30c/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:41:32+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Tecno Spark 30C",
    "answer": "The Tecno Pova Neo 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on battery & charging and value for money. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-pova-neo-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-pova-neo-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-21-2026-11_56_41-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-21T07:10:55+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "170.8 × 77.9 × 9.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "204.7 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 810 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP (Wide) QVGA AI Depth Sensor Quad-LED Flash Panorama HDR",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 1440p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-band)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 95.9,
                "overall": 69.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 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 (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 HiOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "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": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-pova-neo-5g",
        "margin": 4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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-5g": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 74.5,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 25,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-pova-neo-5g": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 95.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-pova-neo-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Pova Neo 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 12 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Pova Neo 5G or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4 points. It wins on battery & charging and value for money. Tecno Spark 30C 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 Neo 5G and Tecno Spark 30C in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 30C at PKR 34,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 0. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Pova Neo 5G or Tecno Spark 30C?",
            "answer": "Tecno Pova Neo 5G leads on battery. Tecno Pova Neo 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 30C a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}