Tecno Spark 30 Pro Review (2025): A Budget Gamer’s Choice
Looking for a phone that punches above its weight without punching your wallet? The Tecno Spark 30 Pro, released in October 2024, might just be what you need. It’s got the kind of spec sheet that makes you do a double take; 6.78" AMOLED, 108MP camera, stereo speakers, and a 5000mAh battery all for the price of ₦231,100(128gb) and ₦265,300(256gb).
Tecno Spark 30 Pro Design & Build: Slim, Stylish, and Splash-Resistant
The Spark 30 Pro is surprisingly sleek for a budget phone. It weighs just 188g and is only 7.4mm thick, so it feels light and comfy in your hand.
You’ve got two colour options:
- Arctic Glow – a frosty gradient look
- Obsidian Edge – a darker, granite-inspired finish
The back is glossy plastic (be ready for some fingerprints), but there’s an IP54 rating, which means it can survive light splashes and dust.
Tecno Spark 30 ProDisplay & Audio: Stunning Visuals and Stereo Sound
For a phone this cheap, the display is seriously impressive:
- 6.78" AMOLED, FHD+ resolution (2436x1080)
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Up to 1700 nits brightness (great in sunlight)
- DCI-P3 colour coverage and eye-care mode
Even better, it comes with dual stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, and a 3.5mm headphone jack with hi-res audio. Media consumption? Nailed it.
Tecno Spark 30 Pro Performance: Solid for Daily Use and Casual Gaming
Under the hood, you’ll find a MediaTek Helio G100 processor paired with:
- 8GB LPDDR4X RAM
- Up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion
- 128GB or 256GB storage (expandable via microSD)
In real-world use, the Tecno Spark 30 Pro handles multitasking, streaming, and light gaming with ease. Benchmarks show:
- AnTuTu: ~437,000
- 3DMark GPU test: Not blazing fast, but okay for its class
Camera: 108MP Brilliance With a Few Limits
Unsurprisingly, camera is not the strongest point of the Spark 30 Pro. Yeah, it really does have a 108MP main camera. It’s paired with a simple 0.2MP depth sensor on the rear and a 13MP front camera.
Photos are colourful and detailed in good light. Portraits come out clean, and selfies look sharp. Low light is where it starts to struggle, no surprise at this price point.
- Video: Up to 2K at 30fps, with EIS in Full HD
- Selfie Flash: Dual-tone for better nighttime snaps
Gaming Test: Can It Run Genshin Impact?
Short answer: Yes.
Long answer: At medium or high settings, you’ll get a consistent 30–38fps in Genshin Impact. It's not ultra-smooth, but it's very playable. The phone also doesn’t overheat or lag badly.
Lighter titles like Mobile Legends, PUBG Mobile, and Free Fire run even better solid mid-tier gaming phone.
Battery & Charging
Battery life is what you’d expect from a 5000mAh unit; easily a full day and beyond for average use.
- Charging: 33W wired charging
- 0 to 50%: In around 30–40 minutes
- Full charge: Just over an hour
No wireless charging here, but for this price, that’s not a dealbreaker.
Software: HIOS 14 on Android 14
Out of the box, you get Android 14, skinned with Tecno’s HIOS 14.5. It’s loaded with features like:
- Ella AI assistant
- Game Mode
- Kids Mode
- Anti-peep and eye-care tools
The UI is colourful and smooth, though it comes with a bit of bloatware. Still, most of it can be uninstalled or ignored.
Updates? Based on Tecno’s track record, expect Android 15 eventually, but Android 16 is unlikely.
Pricing & Availability
Here’s what you’ll likely pay:
- 8GB + 128GB model: ₦231,100)
- 8GB + 256GB model: ₦265,300
How It Compares: Tecno Spark 30 Pro vs Redmi Note 14 vs Infinix Hot 50 Pro
| Feature | Spark 30 Pro | Redmi Note 14 | Infinix Hot 50 Pro |
| Display | 6.78" AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.67" AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.78" AMOLED, 120Hz |
| Camera | 108MP + 13MP selfie | 108MP + 50MP selfie (some models) | 50MP + 8MP selfie |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Helio G99 / Dimensity 7025 | MediaTek Helio G100 |
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | ~5100mAh, up to 45W | 5000mAh, 33W |
| Audio | Stereo + Dolby Atmos | Mono/stereo (varies) | Stereo speakers |
| OS Updates | Likely Android 15 only | Better update support | Similar to Spark 30 Pro |
| 5G | No | Yes (5G variant available) | No |
If the Tecno Spark 30 is not your cup of tea, its bigger sibling, the Tecno Camon 40 Pro brings flagship features on a midrange budget.
