Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30
37.5Performance21.8
47.2Display35.1
41.7Camera31.6
41.7Battery38.8
78.7Features60
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+19) and performance (+16). TECNO SPARK 30 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
- Stronger performance score: 38 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 226% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 445
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30
- 433% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 12 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 8 GB vs 6 GB
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.4 ″ | 6.78 ″+6% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi+1% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+50% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Helio G91 |
| AnTuTu | 1,040,324 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,450+226%Top 44% | 445Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,650+153%Top 50% | 1,440Bottom 7% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP+433% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP+146% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W+39% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 177 g | — |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.7 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (One UI 4) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |