Head to head

Tecno Spark 30 5G vs ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 5 Aug 2026.

The short 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.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra takes it by 9 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 30 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • 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.

Buy the Tecno Spark 30 5G if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra if…

you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 30 5G ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 214,999
Design & build
Release date September 2024 Announced September 2025 (Expected Pakistan launch Q4 2025)
Dimensions 165 x 77 x 7.8 mm 164.5 × 77.2 × 8.6 mm
Weight 188.5 g Better 227 g
Water resistance IP54 dust and splash resistant IP68 / IP69 — Dust tight and protected against high-pressure water jets and submersion.
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.85 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1216 × 2688 pixels (~431 ppi) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (High Brightness Mode) AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10
Protection No official display protection announced Longxi glass (Gen 2)
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 2.4 GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 2.0 GHz Octa-core (2×4.32 GHz Oryon V2 + 6×3.53 GHz Oryon V2)
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 830
Operating system Android 14 with HiOS 14 Android 15 with Nebula AIOS
Memory & storage
RAM 6GB / 8GB Supported (Memory Fusion technology, up to 8GB extended RAM depending on the variant) 12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (UFS 4.0) Better
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) No
Camera
Main camera 108 MP, f/1.8, PDAF Auxiliary sensor Triple LED Flash HDR Panorama Better 50 MP (main) + 64 MP (telephoto, 2.7× optical) + 50 MP (ultrawide)
Selfie camera 8 MP Dual-LED Flash 16 MP under-display Better
Video recording 1080p at 30fps 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Si/C Li-Ion 6150 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Wired Fast Charging 80W wired (PD3.0, QC4) Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.3 A2DP LE 5.4 (A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive, Lossless)
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Fingerprint (under-display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

What is the price of Tecno Spark 30 5G and ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra in Pakistan?

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.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30 5G or ZTE nubia Z80 Ultra?

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).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.