{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-5g-vs-tecno-spark-8-pro/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T08:20:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 30C 5G and the Tecno Spark 8 Pro finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 8 Pro leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 8 Pro is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 39,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-10_14_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:26:33+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 48,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 99.3,
                "overall": 68.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165.4 × 76.8 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "189 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz Refresh Rate 16.7 Million Colors Eye Comfort Mode Adaptive Refresh Rate Reading Mode Dark Mode Sunlight Display Optimization",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (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": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Supports Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM expansion, up to 16GB total depending on the variant).",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD Slot Supports up to 1TB"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48 MP main camera (Sony IMX582 sensor in some markets) Auxiliary AI lens LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Dual LED Flash HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Compass Gyroscope (software or hardware depending on region)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-8-pro",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-8-pro/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-22-2025-10_02_37-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:26:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 66.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 67.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "November 2021",
                    "Dimensions": "169 x 76.8 x 8.77 mm",
                    "Weight": "201g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "NEG 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 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11 (HiOS 7.6 )"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB/128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSD card slot supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "48MP Main Sensor (f/1.8) 2MP Depth Sensor AI Lens / QVGA Lens Super Night Mode 2.0 HDR Panorama PDAF Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1080p video recording @30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac Dual Band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 1,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 48,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "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-30c-5g": 74,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 74
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.8,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 66.6
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-8-pro"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 62.5,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 99.3,
                    "tecno-spark-8-pro": 100
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 8 Pro costs PKR 1,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 8 Pro charges 15W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G offers 10 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G and Tecno Spark 8 Pro 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 30C 5G and Tecno Spark 8 Pro in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and Tecno Spark 8 Pro at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 8 Pro cheaper by PKR 1,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 8 Pro a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or Tecno Spark 8 Pro?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 8 Pro is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 8 Pro runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}