{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30-5g-vs-zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
    "generated": "2026-08-11T05:02:00+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30 5G vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
    "answer": "The ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 64 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 214,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "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": 100,
                "overall": 63.7
            },
            "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra",
            "slug": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
            "brand": "Nubia",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/nubia/zte-nubia-z80-ultra/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ChatGPT-Image-Feb-11-2026-09_43_52-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 214999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-02-11T04:53:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 34,
                "camera": 90,
                "battery": 90,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 100,
                "value": 30.2,
                "overall": 72.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "227 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.85 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10",
                    "Protection": "Longxi glass (Gen 2)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 830",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 with Nebula AIOS"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP under-display",
                    "Video recording": "8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "80W wired (PD3.0, QC4)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 3.2, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra",
        "margin": 9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 27,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 34
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "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-30-5g": 83,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 62.8,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 90
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 87,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 50,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 100
                },
                "leader": "zte-nubia-z80-ultra"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30-5g": 100,
                    "zte-nubia-z80-ultra": 30.2
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G costs PKR 165,000 less.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra charges 62W faster.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra offers 16 GB more RAM.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra ships with 768 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Spark 30 5G has a 44 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 9 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 30 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra at PKR 214,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30 5G cheaper by PKR 165,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30 5G uses a 108 MP main sensor against 64 MP on ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra a 6150 mAh cell, with 18W and 80W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?",
            "answer": "ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}