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Tecno Pova 8 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30

WINNER
Tecno Pova 8 5G
49.4Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30
33.6Inno Score
32.4Performance21.8
56.5Display35.1
30.1Camera31.6
81.9Battery38.8
60Features60
7 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G5 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30

InnoReviews verdict

Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) 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 Tecno Pova 8 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 57 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 82 vs 39
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 125% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,001 vs 445

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30

  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • 13% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.8 mm
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Screen size6.76 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeIPS LCD—
Resolution1080x23441080x2460
Pixel density382 ppi396 ppi+4%
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness950 nits+19%800 nits
Screen-to-body91.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7100MediaTek Helio G91
AnTuTu811,323—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,001+125%Bottom 30%445Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,914+102%Bottom 36%1,440Bottom 7%
Wild Life Extreme stability99 %Top 35%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1440p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP
OISNo—

Battery

Battery comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Capacity8,000 mAh+60%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W
Active use endurance17 h—

Design

Design comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Weight225 g—
Thickness8.8 mm7.7 mm+13%
IP ratingIP64IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
OS at launchAndroid 16 (HiOS 16)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge2 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: Tecno Pova 8 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTecno Pova 8 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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