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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs TECNO SPARK 30

WINNER
TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
TECNO SPARK 30
33.6Inno Score
21.8Performance21.8
79.4Display35.1
30.1Camera31.6
54Battery38.8
44Features60
9 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G3 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 30

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA Slim 5G wins this phone face-off, 43.6 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+44) and battery (+15). 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 Slim 5G

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 35
  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 39
  • 463% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 800 nits
  • 150% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 18 W
  • 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz

Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 30

  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 44
  • 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
  • Has Stereo speakers — the other doesn't
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Screen size6.78 ″6.78 ″
Panel typeAMOLED—
Resolution1224x27201080x2460
Pixel density440 ppi+11%396 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+60%90 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+463%800 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400MediaTek Helio G91
Geekbench 6 (single)658+48%Bottom 11%445Bottom 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813+26%Bottom 11%1,440Bottom 7%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Main camera50 MP64 MP+28%
Main aperturef/1.8—
Max video1440p@30fps1440p@30fps
Front camera13 MP13 MP

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Capacity5,160 mAh+3%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+150%18 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Weight156 g—
Thickness6 mm+23%7.7 mm
IP ratingIP64IP64

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)HiOS 14 (Android 14)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus TECNO SPARK 30
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GTECNO SPARK 30
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoYes

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