{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g-vs-zte-blade-a35e/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T03:54:55+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs ZTE Blade A35e",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and the ZTE Blade A35e finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on camera. The ZTE Blade A35e is the cheaper of the two at PKR 15,999 against PKR 52,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20-pro-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-10_29_15-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 52999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-10T05:12:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62,
                "camera": 83,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 33.5,
                "overall": 66.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather)",
                    "Weight": "200 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No confirmed IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "Not Specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14, HIOS 14"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual-color temperature flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Super Charge"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE Blade A35e",
            "slug": "zte-blade-a35e",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-a35e/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Jan-15-2026-11_52_23-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 15999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-15T07:01:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 68.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "2025, September (launched in Pakistan October 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "167.6 × 77.4 × 8.3–8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "181–190 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.52 inches",
                    "Resolution": "576 × 1280 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc SC9863A",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "IMG8322",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 (Go Edition)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "2 GB (+4 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSD (up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "8 MP Dual Camera with AI + LED flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer Compass Proximity (Fingerprint unclear or side mounted optional",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1.6,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 62
                },
                "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-spark-20-pro-5g": 83,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 66.6,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 87,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 50,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20-pro-5g": 33.5,
                    "zte-blade-a35e": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-blade-a35e"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": [
            "Performance"
        ]
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade A35e costs PKR 37,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 23W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 100 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade A35e 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 Spark 20 Pro 5G and ZTE Blade A35e in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and ZTE Blade A35e at PKR 15,999. That makes ZTE Blade A35e cheaper by PKR 37,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 8 MP on ZTE Blade A35e, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or ZTE Blade A35e?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE Blade A35e a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 10W 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/)."
}