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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30C

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30C
34.9Inno Score
46.7Performance21.8
80.7Display50.5
41.9Camera29
66.6Battery38.8
86.7Features46.7
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G1 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30C

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and display (+30). 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 Pro 5G

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 22
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 51
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 47

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30C

  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Screen size6.78 ″+2%6.67 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDIPS LCD
Resolution1208x2644720x1600
Pixel density429 ppi+63%263 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits—
Screen-to-body93.2 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateMediaTek Helio G81
Geekbench 6 (single)—446Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—1,386Bottom 6%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8—
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Front camera13 MP+63%8 MP
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Capacity6,500 mAh+30%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Weight189 g—
Thickness7.4 mm—
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP54
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYes—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)HiOS 14 (Android 14)

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30C
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GTECNO SPARK 30C
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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