Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M30
Tecno Spark 10C
Performance
66.270.2
Camera
28.429.9
Display
82.873.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
85.165.8
Connectivity
54.049.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.549.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M30 features a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, providing sharper visuals compared to the Tecno Spark 10C's 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M30 is powered by the Exynos 7904 chipset, while the Spark 10C uses the Unisoc T606, with the former generally offering better processing capabilities.
- The M30's camera system includes a 13 MP main sensor and a 16 MP selfie camera, whereas the Spark 10C has a 16 MP rear camera and an 8 MP front camera, indicating a potential advantage in rear photography for the Tecno device.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Spark 10C supports slightly faster charging at 18W compared to the M30's 15W.
- In terms of software, the Galaxy M30 runs on Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10, while the Spark 10C comes with Android 12, providing a more recent software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality with plastic frames and glass fronts, but the M30 is slightly lighter at 174g compared to the Tecno's unspecified weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M30
Tecno Spark 10C
General
Release Date
2019, February 27
2023, March 23
Announced
2019, February 27
2023, March 23
Description
Also known as Samsung Galaxy A40s in ChinaVersions: SM-M305F/DS, SM-M305FN/DS (Global); SM-M305M/DS (LATAM/Brazil); SM-M305G/DS
N/A
Display
Size
6.4"
6.6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7904 (14 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A73 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G71 MP2
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.9, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 12mm (ultrawide)5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
16 MP, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
15W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159 x 75.1 x 8.5 mm (6.26 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
174 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue
Black, Blue, Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.28 W/kg (head) 0.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2
Android 12, HIOS 8.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

