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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30C

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G
45.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
37.5Performance21.8
47.2Display50.5
41.7Camera29
41.7Battery38.8
78.7Features46.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G wins this phone face-off, 45.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+32) and performance (+16). TECNO SPARK 30C 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 camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 47
  • 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
  • 225% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,450 vs 446

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C

  • Stronger display score: 51 vs 47
  • 317% higher Main camera: 50 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

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Screen size6.4 ″6.67 ″+4%
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution2340x1080720x1600
Pixel density401 ppi+52%263 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,200 nits—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
ChipsetSnapdragon 888MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu1,040,324—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,450+225%Top 44%446Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,650+163%Top 50%1,386Bottom 6%
RAM (max)6 GB8 GB+33%
Storage options128GB / 256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Main camera12 MP50 MP+317%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto8 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video4K@60fps—
Front camera32 MP+300%8 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W+39%18 W
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Weight177 g—
Thickness7.9 mm—
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.0—
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
OS at launchAndroid 12 (One UI 4)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge4 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S21 FE 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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