Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark 30
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
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Pova 5
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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Pova 5
Wired charging speed (45W)
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Screen size
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Pova 5
Total weight (219.4g)
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Pova 5
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (10/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pova 5 | Spark 30 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.78" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 1,080 × 2,460 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 90Hz | |
| 580 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Single | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) | Mediatek Helio G91 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 219.4g | — | |
| 9mm | 7.7mm | |
| Glass front | plastic frame | plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back | |
| none | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Pova 5
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 30
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 30
Highest resolution main camera.