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Tecno Spark 30C 8 GB / 256 GB / International

4.5 NeoScore #3700 of 6247

8 GB / 256 GB / International · Launched September 2024

Overview

NeoScore

4.5

#3700 of 6247

Design & display
5.4
Performance & hardware
4.0
Camera
2.7
Connectivity
6.0
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • At 187 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 263 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most phones of its time.
  • Its 1/2.96-inch sensor is among the smallest in phones of its time.
  • The 48 MP camera has no optical image stabilization.
Display
6.67″IPS LCD720 × 1,600 px120 Hz
Design
187 g76 mm163.9 mm8.55 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G81 UltraOcta-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
262,145Better than 20% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras
48 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 14

Editorial report

Tecno Spark 30C 8 GB / 256 GB / International technical sheet

The Tecno Spark 30C suits buyers who want a large, fluid display in a lightweight phone; its main trade-offs are performance and camera specifications that rank below most phones of its time. The display measures 6.67 inches and refreshes at 120 Hz, while its 263 ppi pixel density is lower than that of most contemporaries. At 187 g, the phone weighs less than most phones launched around the same time.

This version pairs 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of eMMC 5.1 storage with a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. The phone is also sold in an 8 GB / 256 GB configuration. Its 48 MP camera uses a 1/2.96-inch sensor, among the smallest in phones of its time, and has no optical image stabilization. The 5000 mAh battery supports 18 W charging; both figures are below those of most phones of the same period.

Useful details include Android 14, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Nano-SIM, a 3.5 mm audio jack and IP54 resistance. The Tecno Spark 30C has an overall NeoScore of 4.3 and ranks worse than most phones launched around the same time. It makes sense for buyers who prioritize a large 120 Hz display and lower weight, and can accept its limits in pixel density, camera, battery and performance.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.51 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / International

Design & display

5.4

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 263 ppi
3.9
Peak Display Brightness 600 nits
5.0
Display Features Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
1.5
Weight 187 g
7.3
Resistance Features IP54
2.5
Usable Surface 86 %
8.3
Body Thickness 8.55 mm
6.9

Performance & hardware

4.0

AnTuTu Score 262,145
1.0
RAM Capacity 8 GB
7.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2 GHz
4.1
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

2.7

Sensor Size 1/2.96″
3.1
Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 48 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus
0.0

Connectivity

6.0

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
1.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4
9.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
9.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
0.0

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Design & display
5.43
Performance & hardware
3.99
Camera
2.68
Connectivity
5.98
Battery & charging
5.35
NeoScore rank
#3700 / 6247

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
262,145
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
420
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
1,391
CPU Description
Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v10

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Green
Body Thickness
8.55 mm
Body Width
76 mm
Body Height
163.9 mm
Weight
187 g
Usable Surface
86 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Resistance Features
IP54
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Peak Display Brightness
600 nits
Display Diagonal
6.67″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,600 px
Display Pixel Density
263 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
1,500 :1
Display Features
Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 14
OS Family
Android
OS Version
14
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
Wi-Fi Features
Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, EDR, HID, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
Connectivity Features
3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE
USB Version
USB Type-C
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
100 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE

Technical

Model numbers
kl5, kl5n

Spark 30C

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.96″
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX582 Exmor RS
Resolution
48 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
1/2.96″
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 2K at 30 fps
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
120 fps
Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LED
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Panorama, Phase-Detection Autofocus
2

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
International
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
International

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