Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Spark 30 5G
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 9 SE
Wired charging speed (66W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 9 SE
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
nova 9 SE
Total weight (191g)
WinsValue
nova 9 SE
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 9 SE | Spark 30 5G |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,388 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD, 90Hz | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 66W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 191g | — | |
| 7.9mm | 7.8mm | |
| glass front and back | — | |
| none | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Spark 30 5G
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 30 5G
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 30 5G
Highest resolution main camera.