{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-vivo-iqoo-13/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T21:25:44+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs vivo iQOO 13",
    "answer": "The vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 92 against 70 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 30C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 30C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 189,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 30C",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-30c",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-30c/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-6-2026-09_50_58-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-06T05:04:44+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 43.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 70.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "165 × 77 × 8 mm (approx.)",
                    "Weight": "192 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 (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Reinforced glass (official protection type not specified)"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 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": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Dedicated Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Auxiliary AI Lens HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Digital Zoom Face Detection Touch to Focus",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP HDR Dual LED Flash AI Beauty",
                    "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": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity 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": 27.3,
                "overall": 91.8
            },
            "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": 21.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8,
                    "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": 79,
                    "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": 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": 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": 75,
                    "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": 100,
                    "vivo-iqoo-13": 27.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 155,000 less.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 packs a 1,150 mAh larger battery.",
        "vivo iQOO 13 charges 102W faster.",
        "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 30C or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.7 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 30C 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 and vivo iQOO 13 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and vivo iQOO 13 at PKR 189,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 155,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C 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 30C or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C 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 or vivo iQOO 13?",
            "answer": "vivo iQOO 13 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 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/)."
}