{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-5g-vs-vivo-iqoo-13/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T20:18:52+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G vs vivo iQOO 13",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 69 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 68.7
            },
            "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": "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": 32,
                "overall": 92.3
            },
            "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": 23.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c-5g": 48,
                    "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-30c-5g": 74,
                    "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-30c-5g": 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-30c-5g": 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-30c-5g": 62.5,
                    "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-30c-5g": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 32
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C 5G costs PKR 150,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 charges 102W faster.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 has a 2 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 23.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 30C 5G and vivo iQOO 13 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C 5G is listed at PKR 39,999 and vivo iQOO 13 at PKR 189,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C 5G cheaper by PKR 150,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 30C 5G uses a 48 MP main sensor against 50 MP on vivo iQOO 13, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 30C 5G or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 5G 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 30C 5G or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) 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/)."
}