Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs TECNO SPARK 30C
82.4Performance21.8
66Display50.5
47.3Camera29
71.7Battery38.8
94.7Features46.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+2 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+61) and features (+48). 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 S26+
- Stronger performance score: 82 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 47
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 516 ppi+96% | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 90.7 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,393+661%Top 8% | 446Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,515+731%Top 2% | 1,386Bottom 6% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
| Wireless charging | 20 W | — |
| Active use endurance | 16.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g | — |
| Thickness | 7.3 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |