Tecno Spark 30 vs Tecno Pova Neo 3
Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30 Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 6.78 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G91, vs Tecno Pova Neo 3, Manufactured in July, 2023 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G85. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 30
- Higher pixel density: 396ppi
- Lighter design: 193g vs 201g
- Supports Dolby Atmos
- Infrared port
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova Neo 3
- Larger display: 6.82in
- Higher battery capacity: 7000mAh vs 5000mAh
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.1 vs 5
Versions
| Memory Options | - 8/128 GB - 8/256 GB |
- 4/128 GB - 8/128 GB |
Review
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Tests & specs
Specs & test comparisonDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.78 in | 6.82 in |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 pixels | 720x1640 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 396 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max brightness | 800 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.5 % | 84.8 % |
Design & Build
| Height | 168 mm (6.61 in) | 170.67 mm (6.72 in) |
| Width | 76.4 mm (3.01 in) | 77.6 mm (3.06 in) |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 in) | 9.3 mm (0.37 in) |
| Weight | 193 g (6.81 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Water resistance | IP64 | No |
| Back panel | Eco Leather | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - White - Black |
- Black - Gold - Blue |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | Yes In-Button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Max Frequency | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
- 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Neural Processor | MediaTek APU | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU Cores | 48 | 48 |
| GPU Frequency | 1000 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | 96 GFLOPS | 96 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 420 | 430 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 1442 | 1459 |
| CPU | 85618 | 83506 |
| GPU | 41911 | 50281 |
| Memory | 68761 | 56435 |
| UX | 78270 | 64772 |
| NanoReview Score | 274560 | 254994 |
Memory
| RAM Size | 8 GB | - 4 GB - 8 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 2133 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | - 128 GB - 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| UI Skin | HIOS 14.5 | HIOS 13 |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) | Yes (50% in 70 min) |
| Full Charge Time | 1:50 h | 2:30 h |
Main camera
| Matrix | 64 MP | 16 MP |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Quad LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K Recording | No | No |
| 4K Recording | No | No |
| 1080p Recording | Yes (Up to 30 fps) | Yes (Up to 30 fps) |
| Lenses count | Standard: 64 MP Depth |
Standard: 16 MP Depth: 0.08 MP |
| Features | - Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
- Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
| Matrix | 64 MP | 16 MP |
| Sensor | Sony IMX682 | n/a |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7 | n/a |
| Pixel size | 0.8 μm | n/a |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 13 MP | 8 MP |
| Photo resolution | n/a | 3264x2448 pixels |
| Aperture | n/a | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps |
| TOF 3D sensor | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi version | 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 | 5.1 |
| 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 | n/a |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
- GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared Port | Yes | No |
| SIM Count* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM Mode | Dual SIM Standby | Dual SIM Standby |
| eSIM Support * | No | No |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| LTE category | n/a | 7 |
| 5G Support | No | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | September, 2024 yr | June, 2023 yr |
| Release Date | October, 2024 yr | July, 2023 yr |
| Launch Price ($) | 130 | 150 |
| Sensors | - Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes 18 W | Yes 18 W |
Note
Tecno Spark 30:
In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 thick.
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