Tecno Pova 8 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30C
32.4Performance21.8
56.5Display50.5
30.1Camera29
81.9Battery38.8
60Features46.7
9 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G1 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C
InnoReviews verdict
Tecno Pova 8 5G wins this phone face-off, 49.4 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+43) and features (+13). 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 Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 22
- Stronger display score: 57 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″+1% | 6.67 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 720x1600 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi+45% | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001+124%Bottom 30% | 446Bottom 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914+110%Bottom 36% | 1,386Bottom 6% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 35% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+60% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+150% | 18 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | — |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP54 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | HiOS 14 (Android 14) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | TECNO SPARK 30C |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |