Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Spark 20 Pro
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48
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Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 30 Pro (with MediaTek Helio G100) that was released on September 23, 2024, against the Tecno Spark 20 Pro, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99 and came out 10 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 30 Pro
- Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- Water-resistant body (IP54 classification)
- More recent OS version: Android 14 versus 13
- AMOLED display (versus competitor's IPS LCD)
- Faster storage type - UFS 2.2 versus UFS 2.1
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
- Weighs 21 grams less
- The phone is 10 months newer
- Has a built-in infrared port
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
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Value for money (Beta)
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 | 21:9 | - |
| PPI | 393 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes | No |
| Max rated brightness | 1700 nits | 580 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.7% | 84.5% |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 | - |
Design and build
| Height | 166.6 mm (6.56 inches) | 168.6 mm (6.64 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 76.6 mm (3.02 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm (0.29 inches) | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 206 g (7.27 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP54 | IP53 |
| Rear material | Eco-leather | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black | White, Black, Green, Yellow |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2200 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 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1000 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~128 GFLOPS | ~128 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 733 | 722 |
| Multi-core score | 2028 | 1928 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 218922 | 213505 |
| GPU | 48310 | 43731 |
| Memory | 120760 | 155861 |
| UX | 159966 | 173318 |
| Total score | 547958 | 586415 |
| Samples | [6 tests] | [8 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Stability | 98% | 97% |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | 146 | 133 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9124 | 10021 |
| Video editing | 6444 | 6365 |
| Photo editing | 25417 | 25752 |
| Data manipulation | 6658 | 6905 |
| Writing score | 12949 | 12626 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 30 Pro
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-05 (SuperEliseoXD) | AnTuTu 11 | 537575 |
| π 2026-08-25 (Daniil) | AnTuTu 11 | 570123 |
| π 2026-05-15 (Bingus) | AnTuTu 11 | 562899 |
| π 2026-04-01 (Asmer08) | AnTuTu 11 | 580844 |
| π 2026-01-05 (Tapok_07) | AnTuTu 11 | 529060 |
Tecno Spark 20 Pro
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-18 (Mai) | AnTuTu 12 | 579243 |
| π 2026-06-30 (Zai) | AnTuTu 11 | 638035 |
| π 2026-06-30 (zai) | AnTuTu 11 | 622889 |
| π 2026-06-16 (UnscathedFRFR) | AnTuTu 11 | 582747 |
| π 2026-05-29 (LightSunset23) | AnTuTu 11 | 612072 |
Memory
| RAM size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 512 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 13 |
| ROM | HIOS 14.5 | HIOS 13 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 33 W | 33 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 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:12 hr | 1:40 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 108 megapixels | 108 megapixels |
| Image resolution | 12000 x 9000 | - |
| 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 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | 120 FPS (720p) | - |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 108 MP 2) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL HM2 | Samsung HM6 |
| Sensor size | 1/1.52" (β 0.66 inch) | 1/1.67" (β 0.6 inch) |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| Image resolution | - | 2 MP |
| Stabilization | - | No |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 6464 x 4864 |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | - | CMOS |
| Autofocus | - | No |
| Stabilization | - | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 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 | 5.2 |
| 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 | - |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
Other
| Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | September 2024 | December 2023 |
| Release date | October 2024 | December 2023 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $220 | $160 |
| Successor | - Tecno Spark 40 Pro | - Tecno Spark 40 Pro |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W | Yes, 33 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
After analyzing all the data, we think that the Tecno Spark 30 Pro is definitely a better buy.
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Total votes: 187