Tecno Spark 20C vs Tecno Spark 8C

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 20C Manufactured in December, 2023, with display 6.6 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G36, vs Tecno Spark 8C, Manufactured in February, 2022 with chipsetUnisoc T606. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 20C
  • Lighter design: 185g vs 193g
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 8C

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 8/128 GB
    - 2/64 GB
    - 3/64 GB
    - 4/64 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Tecno Spark 20C and Tecno Spark 8C
    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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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
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    Camera:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
    Size 6.6 in 6.6 in
    Resolution 720x1612 pixels 720x1612 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 267 ppi 267 ppi
    Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 450 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 85 % 84.1 %

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.69 mm (6.44 in) 164.57 mm (6.48 in)
    Width 75.6 mm (2.98 in) 76 mm (2.99 in)
    Thickness 8.55 mm (0.34 in) 8.95 mm (0.35 in)
    Weight 185 g (6.53 oz) 193 g (6.81 oz)
    Water resistance No IPX2
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Gold
    - Yellow
    - Black
    - Gray
    - Green
    - Purple
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes rear
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Tecno Spark 20C
    85 %
    Tecno Spark 8C
    84.1 %

    Performance

    Testing Tecno Spark 20C and Tecno Spark 8C In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 Unisoc T606
    Max Frequency 2200 MHz 1600 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.2 (Cortex-A53)
    - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/1.6 (Cortex-A75)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
    Neural Processor No No
    Graphics PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP1
    GPU Cores 32 32
    GPU Frequency 680 MHz 650 MHz
    FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 83.2 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Tecno Spark 20C
    189
    Tecno Spark 8C
    499
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Tecno Spark 20C
    781
    Tecno Spark 8C
    1540
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)189499
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)7811540
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Tecno Spark 20C
    150769
    Tecno Spark 8C
    224498
    CPU4883978764
    GPU1759922204
    Memory4681459509
    UX3751764021
    NanoReview Score150769224498
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Tecno Spark 20C
    n/a
    Tecno Spark 8C
    396
    Stabilityn/a98 %
    Graphics Testn/a2 fps
    Graphics Scoren/a396
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Tecno Spark 20C
    n/a
    Tecno Spark 8C
    7467
    Writing scoren/a7592
    Web scoren/a6908
    Video editingn/a4874
    Data manipulationn/a6030
    NanoReview Scoren/a7467

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 8 GB
    - 2 GB
    - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1600 MHz 1600 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 128 GB
    - 256 GB
    64 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 13 Android 11
    UI Skin HiOS 12.6 HiOS 7.6

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 10 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 40 min) No
    Full Charge Time 1:50 h 2:50 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution n/a 4128x3096 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash Dual LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion n/a No
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth: 0.08 MP
    Standard: 13 MP
    Depth
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Bokeh effect
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP13 MP
    Aperturen/af/1.8
    Focal lengthn/a27 mm
    Sensor size1/2.8n/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusNo
    StabilizationDigitalDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 8 MP
    Photo resolution n/a 3264x2448 pixels
    Sensor CMOS CMOS
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No 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 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    Bluetooth version 5 5
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C Micro USB
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Galileo
    - GPS
    - Beidou
    NFC* No Yes
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNon/a
    2G Bandsn/aGSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
    3G Bandsn/aUMTS 2100 / 900 MHz
    LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B3)/B40)/B1800(/B2300()
    LTE category74
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo Mono
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No No

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced November, 2023 yr January, 2022 yr
    Release Date December, 2023 yr February, 2022 yr
    Launch Price ($) 130 110
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 18 W Yes 10 W
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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