The TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 offer decent features for this price point. Yet the ultimate choice depends on what you need and prefer.
Designed differently but priced similarly, the TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 show a sibling rivalry trying to win the most hearts. So, which one has more edge? Is one really better than the other?
Display
Both the TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 have an IPS LCD panel, which means excellent whites but not true blacks. The panel also lacks the battery saving benefit found on OLEDs. Yet it means you won’t have to be worried about screen burns on LCDs.
Other things these two share in this aspect include the 720p display resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate. You can reach up to 120 FPS on select games. Though, the phone’s raw performance may not get past 60 all things considered.
The only striking difference is the panel size where itel P65 is larger at 6.7 inches compared to the 6.67 inches of the TECNO phone. itel gets a point here.
By the way, the punch hole cutout for the selfie camera is identical on both phones.
Memory
Memory is a commonly nerfed spec on budget smartphones. While both TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 start at 4+128 GB capacity, the TECNO SPARK 30C sports an 8+256 GB variant for higher memory needs.
What about expansion? Both support microSD card expansion for bigger storage of media files and whatnot. While that’s good news, microSD card slots can’t be used to move apps and games as per normal Android operations.
Thus, the TECNO phone wins here.
Performance
The TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 are powered by different processors. The former is equipped with MediaTek Helio G81 and the latter has the Unisoc T615.
Performance-wise, they are quite the same in the real world. But if you want to go technical, check the table below:
Specifications | MediaTek Helio G81 | Unisoc T615 |
Core/Process Node | 8 cores, 12 nm | 8 cores, 12 nm |
Architecture | 2 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 6 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2 x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 6 x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 |
Graphics | Mali-G52 950 MHz | Mali-G57 950 MHz |
Memory | LPDDR4X 1800 MHz | LPDDR4X 1866 MHz |
Storage | eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1 | eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2 |
Based on the specs, the T615 has a slightly lower clock speed but a bit better graphics and memory performance compared to the Helio G81. But we can’t give it a point here because real-world performance is subject to various factors, including software optimization and bloatware.
You can play games, though limited to low- or low-medium graphics. Select MOBAs and FPS can run on either phone with the right graphics tweaks.
Camera
Selfie on a budget? We know that’s possible. The TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 comes with a 50 MP main camera and 8 MP front-facing shooter for usual captures that are good enough for social media.
Don’t expect either device to perform exceptionally on specific camera-related tasks, like streaming. Due to the limitations of the sensor and CPU, making either as a main driver for live-streaming is only recommended for starters. They serve better as a secondary camera for such a setup in the long run.
Battery
The TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 are quite tanky with 5,000 battery capacity. Since they are entry-level phones, they should last longer with casual use compared to more powerful models. If you didn’t know, the better the processor is, the more power it can draw because it knows its performance capabilities.
Charging up either budget phone is quite fast with 18 W charging rate. At a glance, no one really wins here. In real life, the charging speed may differ based on their respective custom software and how well it was designed. TECNO SPARK 30C runs HiOS while itel P65 runs itel OS.
Tiebreaker?
Technically, it’s a 1-1 on these two. The tiebreaker now depends on the extras added by the brands. Some of these are:
TECNO SPARK 30C | itel P65 |
4 years performance fluency for lag-free usage | Atom Storage for 2 years of smooth operation |
80% battery capacity retention after 1,000 charge cycles | Bypass charging for nonstop gaming |
Dual speakers with 300% volume boost | Ring light for charging, gaming, and notifications |
IP54 dust and splash resistance | Flex Button as a shortcut to favorite functions |
Another factor is the overall design with the TECNO SPARK 30C taking the premium-looking chic route. The itel P65 featured the mecha design to let mobile gamers express themselves without a single word.
Takeaway
Both the TECNO SPARK 30C and itel P65 have an SRP of PHP 4,599. They have similar performance, display, camera, and battery.
The user is the one distinguishing which matches them the most. If you’re into hours of gaming, the itel P65 will lean on your lifestyle more. But if you’re into versatility and visuals, the TECNO SPARK 30C will gladly meet your expectations.