{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-20-vs-vivo-iqoo-13/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T22:32:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 20 vs vivo iQOO 13",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "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": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "vivo iQOO 13",
            "slug": "vivo-iqoo-13",
            "brand": "iQOO",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/iqoo/vivo-iqoo-13/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-17-2026-09_56_55-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 189999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-17T05:02:09+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 97.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 100,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 26.4,
                "overall": 91.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "163.4 × 76.7 × 8.0 mm",
                    "Weight": "207 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.82 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1440 × 3168 Pixels (QHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "LTPO AMOLED, 1B Colors, 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Alpha Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 2 × Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32 GHz 6 × Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, Funtouch OS 15 (Global) / OriginOS 5 (China)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB / 16GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.9, Wide (Main), OIS 50 MP, f/2.0, Telephoto, 2x Optical Zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, Ultra-Wide Zeiss Optics HDR Panorama Laser Autofocus OIS LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.5, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "8K @ 30fps 4K @ 30/60fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS OIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "120W FlashCharge wired charging and reverse wired charging support."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 A2DP LE aptX HD aptX Adaptive",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-Display Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Color Spectrum Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2 OTG Support"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-iqoo-13",
        "margin": 26.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 33,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 97.8
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "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": 82,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 98
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 62.8,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-iqoo-13"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-20": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 26.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 159,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 charges 102W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 offers 8 GB more RAM.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 20 or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 26.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20 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 Spark 20 and vivo iQOO 13 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 is listed at PKR 30,999 and vivo iQOO 13 at PKR 189,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 159,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20 or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 carries a 5000 mAh cell and vivo iQOO 13 a 6150 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while vivo iQOO 13 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}