Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 4a and Tecno Spark Slim - Which is better?

Google Pixel 4a vs Tecno Spark Slim

47 out 100
Google Pixel 4a
VS
62 out 100
Tecno Spark Slim
Google Pixel 4a
Tecno Spark Slim

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 4a Manufactured in October, 2020, with display 5.81 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 730G, vs Tecno Spark Slim, Manufactured in October, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G200. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 4a
  • Higher pixel density: 443ppi
  • Lighter design: 143g vs 156g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark Slim
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5160mAh vs 3140mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5.1
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 6/128 GB n/a

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 4a and Tecno Spark Slim
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 4a
vs
Tecno Spark Slim

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 5.81 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 443 ppi 440 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes
Max brightness 700 nits 4500 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Screen-to-body ratio 82.9 % 89.1 %
Features Always-On Display - DCI-P3
- DC dimming
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 4a
802 nits
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
sRGB gamut95.3 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)255 Hzn/a
Response time6.2 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 4a]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 144 mm (5.67 in) 164.2 mm (6.46 in)
Width 69.4 mm (2.73 in) 75.9 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 8.2 mm (0.32 in) 5.93 mm (0.23 in)
Weight 143 g (5.04 oz) 156 g (5.5 oz)
Water resistance No IP64
Back panel Plastic n/a
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors Black - White
- Black
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 4a
82.9 %
Tecno Spark Slim
89.1 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 4a and Tecno Spark Slim In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G MediaTek Helio G200
Max Frequency 2200 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 2/2.2 (Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76))		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 8 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 688 Yes
Graphics Adreno 618 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 256 64
GPU Frequency 825 MHz 1100 MHz
FLOPS 422.4 GFLOPS 140.8 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 4a
680
Tecno Spark Slim
718
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 4a
1816
Tecno Spark Slim
1985
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)680718
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)18161985
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a1480
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Spark Slim]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 4a
357020
Tecno Spark Slim
591552
CPU115287220476
GPU7062648665
Memory78602149900
UX92505172511
NanoReview Score357020591552
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 4a
1003
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
Max Surface Temp.41.4 °Cn/a
Stability99 %n/a
Graphics Test6 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1003n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 4a]

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 6 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS Android 10 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 15
OS Size 15 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HIOS 15

Battery

Volume 3140 mAh 5160 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging No No
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 25 min) Yes (52% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:27 h 0:57 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 4a
17:58
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
Web Browsing06:35 hn/a
Video Playback11:24 hn/a
Games04:08 hn/a
Standby Mode90 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels 8160x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
Slow Motion 120 fps (1080p) n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP Standard: 50 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.7n/a
Focal length27 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.55n/a
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 4a
116
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 4a
100
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 4a
100
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a
Bokeh55n/a
Preview47n/a
Zoom48n/a
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 4a]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.0 n/a
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor Sony IMX355 CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.8 n/a
Pixel size 1.12 μm n/a
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-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 MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.1 5.4
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 700 / 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 / 2300 / 2500 / 5200 / 3500 / 600n/a
3G BandsUMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B600/B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600/B3500/B5200)n/a
LTE category15n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes No
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 4a
86 dB
Tecno Spark Slim
n/a

Other

Class Mid-range Mid-range
Announced August, 2020 yr September, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2020 yr October, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 350 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 190
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Spark Slim the clear winner in this comparison.

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