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POCO M5 vs TECNO SPARK 30C

POCO M5

Xiaomi

POCO M5

$189

33.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
27Performance21.8
45.6Display50.5
29Camera29
38.8Battery38.8
28Features46.7
3 spec wins — POCO M55 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: POCO M5 scores 33.6 against 34.9 for TECNO SPARK 30C. Pick by the categories that matter to you — TECNO SPARK 30C edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the POCO M5

  • Stronger performance score: 27 vs 22
  • 64% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 730 vs 446
  • 52% higher Pixel density: 401 ppi vs 263 ppi
  • 45% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,010 vs 1,386

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 46
  • Stronger features score: 47 vs 28
  • 100% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • 60% higher Front camera: 8 MP vs 5 MP
  • 33% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz

Display

Display comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
Screen size6.58 ″6.67 ″+1%
Panel typeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Resolution2408x1080720x1600
Pixel density401 ppi+52%263 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz+33%

Performance

Performance comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu555,354—
Geekbench 6 (single)730+64%Bottom 13%446Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,010+45%Bottom 18%1,386Bottom 6%
RAM (max)4 GB8 GB+100%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128/256GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera5 MP8 MP+60%
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W

Design

Design comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
Weight201 g—
Thickness8.9 mm—
IP rating—IP54
Frame materialPlasticPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
5GNoNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5—
Bluetooth5.3—
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C
eSIMNo—

Software

Software comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
OS at launchAndroid 12 (MIUI 13)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: POCO M5 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecPOCO M5TECNO SPARK 30C
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesYes

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