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Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs TECNO SPARK 30

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30
33.6Inno Score
82.4Performance21.8
66Display35.1
47.3Camera31.6
71.7Battery38.8
94.7Features60
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+35). 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 S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 35
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 32
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 60

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
Screen size6.7 ″6.78 ″+1%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X—
Resolution3120x14401080x2460
Pixel density516 ppi+30%396 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz+33%90 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits+225%800 nits
Screen-to-body90.7 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for GalaxyMediaTek Helio G91
Geekbench 6 (single)3,393+662%Top 8%445Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)11,515+700%Top 2%1,440Bottom 7%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera12 MP13 MP+8%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
Capacity4,900 mAh5,000 mAh+2%
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Wireless charging20 W—
Active use endurance16.4 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
Weight190 g—
Thickness7.3 mm+5%7.7 mm
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialArmor Aluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth6.0—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
OS at launchAndroid 16 (One UI 8.5)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge7 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26+ versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26+TECNO SPARK 30
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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