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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs TECNO SPARK 30C

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26
67.7Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
81Performance21.8
60Display50.5
47.3Camera29
62.1Battery38.8
94.7Features46.7
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S263 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 wins this phone face-off, 67.7 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+59) 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: 81 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 60 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 62 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 47

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C

  • 16% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,300 mAh
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XIPS LCD
Resolution1080x2340720x1600
Pixel density411 ppi+56%263 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits—
Screen-to-body90 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 2600 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in the US, China and Japan)MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu3,064,672—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,995+572%Top 14%446Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)10,824+681%Top 4%1,386Bottom 6%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB/512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0—

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide12 MP—
Telephoto10 MP—
Optical zoom3 x—
Max video8K@30fps—
Front camera12 MP+50%8 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
Capacity4,300 mAh5,000 mAh+16%
Wired charging25 W+39%18 W
Wireless charging15 W—
Active use endurance15.3 h—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
Weight167 g—
Thickness7.2 mm—
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialArmor Aluminum 2Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYes—
USBUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
eSIMYes—

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
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 30C
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26TECNO SPARK 30C
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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