{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-30c-vs-xiaomi-poco-f7/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T11:25:22+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Poco F7",
    "answer": "The Xiaomi Poco F7 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 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 169,999.",
    "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": "Xiaomi Poco F7",
            "slug": "xiaomi-poco-f7",
            "brand": "Poco",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/poco/xiaomi-poco-f7/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-1-2026-10_03_45-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 169999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-01T05:35:51+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 59,
                "camera": 96,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 26.1,
                "overall": 78.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 24, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 77.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "215.7 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP66 + IP68 + IP69 Dust & Water Resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.83-inch",
                    "Resolution": "2772 × 1280 pixels (1.5K resolution)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Dolby Vision support HDR10+ certification Up to 3200 nits peak brightness 3840Hz PWM dimming for reduced eye strain",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core 1 × Cortex-X4 @ 3.21 GHz 3 × Cortex-A720 @ 3.0 GHz 2 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.8 GHz 2 × Cortex-A720 @ 2.0 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 825",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HyperOS 2"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "12GB LPDDR5X",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB / 512GB UFS 4.1",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Sony IMX882 Sensor f/1.5 Aperture PDAF Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) Ultra-Wide 8 MP f/2.2 Aperture 120° Field of View LED Flash HDR Panorama Night Mode Portrait Mode AI Camera Pro Mode Time-Lapse Slow Motion Document Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "20 MP HDR Portrait AI Beauty",
                    "Video recording": "4K @30/60fps 1080p @30/60fps 720p Slow Motion"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Po 6500 mAh (Global Version)",
                    "Wired charging": "90W HyperCharge 22.5W Wired Reverse Charging 0–100% Charging Time: Approximately 40–45 minutes"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 7",
                    "Bluetooth": "6.0 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Under-display Optical Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Ambient Light Sensor X-axis Linear Vibration Motor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "xiaomi-poco-f7",
        "margin": 8.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 43.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 59
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 96
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 62.8,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 87,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 100
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 75,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "xiaomi-poco-f7"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-30c": 100,
                    "xiaomi-poco-f7": 26.1
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-30c"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 30C costs PKR 135,000 less.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 packs a 1,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 charges 72W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 30C offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Xiaomi Poco F7 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.6 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 Xiaomi Poco F7 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 30C is listed at PKR 34,999 and Xiaomi Poco F7 at PKR 169,999. That makes Tecno Spark 30C cheaper by PKR 135,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 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 Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 30C carries a 5000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Poco F7 a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 30C or Xiaomi Poco F7?",
            "answer": "Xiaomi Poco F7 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 30C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 while Xiaomi Poco F7 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}