{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-50s-vs-vivo-y73/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T15:51:35+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 50s vs Vivo Y73",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y73 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 55 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 89,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 77.8,
                "overall": 54.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y73",
            "slug": "vivo-y73",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y73/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/vivo-v73-whatmobilepk.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 89999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2025-09-28T06:59:23+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 64,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 54.9,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 75,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 76.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2021 (available in Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "161.2 × 74.3 × 7.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "170g"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.44 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels (~409 ppi density)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED, HDR10, 430 nits (typ)",
                    "Protection": "Schott Xensation Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G76 MC4",
                    "Operating system": "Android 11, Funtouch 11.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB + 3GB Extended",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB internal storage (expandable up to 1TB)",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth)",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (rear) / 1080p@30fps (front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 4000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "33W wired, 61% in 30 min (advertised)"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y73",
        "margin": 22.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13,
                    "vivo-y73": 64
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "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-50s": 56.9,
                    "vivo-y73": 85
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3,
                    "vivo-y73": 54.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87,
                    "vivo-y73": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5,
                    "vivo-y73": 75
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 77.8,
                    "vivo-y73": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y73"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 9,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 2,500 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s charges 12W faster.",
        "Vivo Y73 ships with 896 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y73 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Vivo Y73 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y73?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y73 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 22.3 points. It wins on performance, camera, display, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s and Vivo Y73 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s is listed at PKR 80,999 and Vivo Y73 at PKR 89,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y73?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y73 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 50s uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo Y73, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y73?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Spark 50s carries a 6500 mAh cell and Vivo Y73 a 4000 mAh cell, with 45W and 33W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 50s or Vivo Y73?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y73 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm) while Vivo Y73 runs the Mediatek Helio G95 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}