Tecno Spark 30C
#2053
ZTE nubia M2
#2176Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 30C
ZTE nubia M2
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.345.4
Display
79.579.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
62.061.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 30C features a larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz 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 30C is powered by the Mediatek Helio G81 chipset, while the nubia M2 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, with the former providing more RAM options.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Spark 30C sporting a 50 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the nubia M2 has a 13 MP rear camera and a 16 MP front camera, allowing for better selfies.
- Battery capacity also favors the Spark 30C at 5000 mAh versus the nubia M2's 3630 mAh, although both support 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the Spark 30C runs Android 14, while the nubia M2 operates on the older Android 6 with nubia UI 4, indicating a more modern software experience for the Tecno device.
- Build quality shows the Spark 30C using a glass front and plastic back, while the nubia M2 features Gorilla Glass and an aluminum frame, suggesting a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
ZTE nubia M2
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2017
Announced
2024, September 09
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.67"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G81
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 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", PDAFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
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
N/A
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 back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Orbit Black, Orbit White, Magic Skin 3.0
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, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 14
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
OS Version
Android 14
Android 6 (Marshmallow), nubia UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes