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Tecno Spark 20C vs Spark 20

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Tecno Spark 20C vs Spark 20

48 out of 100
Tecno Spark 20C
VS
48 out of 100
Tecno Spark 20
Tecno Spark 20C
Tecno Spark 20

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.6-inch Tecno Spark 20C (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on November 27, 2023, against the Tecno Spark 20, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 11 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (1)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 20C
  • The phone is 11 months newer
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 20
  • Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
  • 65% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (262K versus 158K)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
  • 2.3x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 427 and 189 points

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Spark 20C and Spark 20 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Spark 20C
vs
Spark 20

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.6 inches6.6 inches
Resolution720 x 1612 pixels720 x 1612 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI267 ppi267 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNoNo
Max rated brightness450 nits500 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio85%85%

Design and build

Height163.69 mm (6.44 inches)163.69 mm (6.44 inches)
Width75.6 mm (2.98 inches)75.6 mm (2.98 inches)
Thickness8.55 mm (0.34 inches)8.45 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight185 g (6.53 oz)190 g (6.7 oz)
WaterproofNoIP53
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Gold, YellowWhite, Black, Gold, Blue
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Tests of Tecno Spark 20C and Tecno Spark 20 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G36MediaTek Helio G85
Max clock2200 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (4 + 4)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53
- 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53		- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)NoYes
GraphicsPowerVR GE8320Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units3248
GPU clock680 MHz1000 MHz
FLOPS~43.5 GFLOPS~96 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Spark 20C
158632
Spark 20+65%
262438
CPU5224782752
GPU1822340346
Memory4867466494
UX3948872846
Total score158632262438
SamplesLess then 3[4 tests]

Memory

RAM
RAM size4, 8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1600 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 512 GBUp to 512 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 13 Android 13
ROMHiOS 12.6HiOS 13

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power18 W18 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 40 min)Yes (37% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:50 hr1:48 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution - 8190 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - No
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP50 MP
Aperture - f/1.6
Sensor size1/2.8" -
Pixel size - 0.64 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution - 6464 x 4864
Aperture - f/2.2
SensorCMOSCMOS
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version55.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*NoDepends on the region
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*77
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosNoNo

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedNovember 2023January 2023
Release dateDecember 2023January 2023
Launch price$130$125
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 18 WYes, 18 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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