Tecno Spark 30
#2250
ZTE nubia M2
#2176Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 30
ZTE nubia M2
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
45.045.4
Display
75.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
61.461.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 30 features a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the ZTE nubia M2's 5.5-inch AMOLED display at 60Hz, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 30 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G91 chipset with up to 256GB storage and 8GB RAM, while the nubia M2 uses the Snapdragon 625 with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Spark 30.
- The camera setup on the Spark 30 includes a 64 MP rear camera and a 13 MP selfie camera, significantly outperforming the nubia M2's 13 MP rear and 16 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is also in favor of the Spark 30 with 5000 mAh compared to the nubia M2's 3630 mAh, providing longer usage time.
- Both devices run different software, with the Spark 30 operating on Android 14 and HIOS 14, while the nubia M2 runs on Android 6 with nubia UI 4, indicating a more modern software experience for the Spark 30.
- Build quality favors the nubia M2 with its aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front, while the Spark 30 uses a plastic frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 30
ZTE nubia M2
General
Release Date
2024, September 21
2017
Announced
2024, September 21
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.78"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G91 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 506
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, (wide)
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
3630 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 3630 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
168 x 76.4 x 7.7 mm or 7.9 mm
154.5 x 75.9 x 7 mm (6.08 x 2.99 x 0.28 in)
Weight
N/A
168 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Stellar Shadow, Astral Ice, Magic Skin 3.0, Bumblebee Edition
Black Gold, Champagne Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14, HIOS 14
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
OS Version
Android 14, HIOS 14
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes