Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs TECNO SPARK 30
37.2Performance21.8
56.3Display35.1
72Camera31.6
46.4Battery38.8
78.7Features60
11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and display (+21). 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 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 32
- Stronger battery score: 46 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30
- 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | — |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+30% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+33% | 90 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits+88% | 800 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Helio G91 |
| AnTuTu | 783,817Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 263,424Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 126,989Bottom 33% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 165,563Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 227,841Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+221%Top 46% | 445Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550+147%Bottom 50% | 1,440Bottom 7% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+69% | 64 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+208% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W+39% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 30 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |
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