Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Spark 30
Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 30 Pro (with MediaTek Helio G100) that was released on September 23, 2024, against the Tecno Spark 30, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G91. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- 52% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (422K versus 277K)
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- More energy-efficient CPU – Helio G100
- Supports higher wattage charging (33W versus 18W)
- AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
- Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus eMMC 5.1
- 75% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 733 and 420 points
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 30
- Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2436 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | - | 20:9 |
| PPI | 393 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | No |
| Max rated brightness | 1700 nits | 800 nits |
| HDR support | - | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.7% | 86.5% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - |
Design and build
| Height | 166.6 mm (6.56 inches) | 168 mm (6.61 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP54 | IP64 |
| Rear material | Eco-leather | Eco-leather |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black | White, Black |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Helio G91 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 | - 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 128 | 48 |
| GPU clock | - | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | - | ~96 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
| CPU | 129291 | 88981 |
| GPU | 70881 | 42092 |
| Memory | 105409 | 74771 |
| UX | 117287 | 71892 |
| Total score | 422868 | 277736 |
| Samples | Less then 3 | Less then 3 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128, 256 GB | 128, 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| ROM | HIOS 14.5 | HIOS 14.5 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 38 min) | Yes (50% in 40 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:39 hr | 1:50 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 108 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Depth | 1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 108 MP | 64 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | - |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL HM6 | Sony IMX682 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.52" | 1/1.7" |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor | - | CMOS |
| Autofocus | - | No |
| Stabilization | - | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announced | September 2024 | September 2024 |
| Release date | October 2024 | October 2024 |
| Launch price | $220 | $130 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 18 W |
Further details
Notes on Spark 30:
- In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 mm thick.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

