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Google Pixel 8a vs Tecno Spark 30 5G

What Pixel 8a does better (19) and where Spark 30 5G wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 8a
Google · 2024Pixel 8a
8.3Score
19 advantages≈ $260
Higher score
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Tecno Spark 30 5G
Tecno · 2024Spark 30 5G
6.4Score
9 advantages
8.0Display5.8
7.4Performance4.5
8.8Camera5.6
2.9Battery4.6
9.5Features6.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 8aSpark 30 5G
72.7 × 152.18.976.8 × 165.47.8
Pixel 8aSpark 30 5GDifference
Height152.1 mm165.4 mm−13.3 mm
Width72.7 mm76.8 mm−4.1 mm
Thickness8.9 mm7.8 mm+1.1 mm
Weight188 g176 g+12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 8a better than Spark 30 5G?

  1. AnTuTu score1,193,520 vs 559,3022.1×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,384 vs 1,9522.2×
  3. OLED panelYes · Spark 30 5G: No
  4. Optical stabilisationYes · Spark 30 5G: No
  5. Wireless chargingYes · Spark 30 5G: No
  6. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  7. Pixel density430 ppi vs 263 ppi+63%
  8. CPU frequency2.91 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+21%
  9. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  10. Ultra-wide cameraYes · Spark 30 5G: No
  11. Max video4K vs 1080p
  12. 4K selfie videoYes · Spark 30 5G: No

Why is Spark 30 5G better than Pixel 8a?

  1. Main camera64 MP vs 108 MP+69%
  2. Battery capacity4,492 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+11%
  3. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 8a: Yes
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 8a: Yes
  5. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.7″+9%
  6. Weight188 g vs 176 g+7%
  7. Charged in 30 min33% vs 38%+15%
  8. Thickness8.9 mm vs 7.8 mm+14%
  9. Screen-to-body ratio81.6% vs 84.6%+4%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 8a≈ $2608.3
Design
Weight188 g176 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.8 mm
Height152.1 mm165.4 mm
Width72.7 mm76.8 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP67IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3—
ColoursObsidian, Porcelain, Bay, AloeAzure Sky, Midnight Shadow, Aurora Cloud
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
PanelOLEDIPS LCD
OLED panelYesNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px1,600 px
Pixel density430 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits—
Measured brightness1,508 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.6%84.6%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Mediatek Dimensity 6300
Chip makerGoogleMediaTek
Process4 nm6 nm
CPU cores98
CPU frequency2.91 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G715 MP7Mali-G57 MC2
AnTuTu score1,193,520559,302
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,3841,952
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,427—
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/1.67"
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
4K video frame rate60 fps—
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,492 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Active use (test)11.4 h—
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min33%38%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power8 W—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 2.0
USB version3.22
Video outputYes—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS—
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—HIOS 14.5
Major OS updates promised7—
EU label
Energy classB—
Battery charge cycles1,000—
Endurance per cycle40 h—
Repairability classB—
Drop resistance classA—
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