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Tecno Spark 30C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo

53 out 100
Tecno Spark 30C
VS
66 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
Tecno Spark 30C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30C Manufactured in September, 2024, with display 6.67 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81, vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo, Manufactured in March, 2023 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2. 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 Tecno Spark 30C
    Reasons to choose Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    • Higher pixel density: 395ppi
    • Lighter design: 181g vs 187g
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
    • Supports Dolby Atmos

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 4/128 GB
    - 4/256 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 8/256 GB
    - 12/256 GB
    - 12/512 GB
    - 16/256 GB
    - 16/1024 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    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)
    Display:
    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Tecno Spark 30C
    vs
    Redmi Note 12 Turbo

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD OLED
    Size 6.67 in 6.67 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
    Pixel density 263 ppi 395 ppi
    Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No Yes
    Max brightness 450 nits 500 nits
    HDR support No Yes Dolby Vision
    Touch Sampling Rate n/a 240 Hz
    Screen-to-body ratio 86.2 % 88.9 %
    Features n/a - DCI-P3
    - Always-On Display
    - DC dimming
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Tecno Spark 30C
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    961 nits

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 163.9 mm (6.45 in) 161.11 mm (6.34 in)
    Width 76 mm (2.99 in) 74.95 mm (2.95 in)
    Thickness 8.5 mm (0.33 in) 7.9 mm (0.31 in)
    Weight 187 g (6.6 oz) 181 g (6.38 oz)
    Water resistance IP54 IP53
    Cooling system n/a Vapor chamber
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Green    		 - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Tecno Spark 30C
    86.2 %
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    88.9 %

    Performance

    Testing Tecno Spark 30C and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Plus Gen 2
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2910 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (1 + 3 + 4)
    Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2 (Cortex-A75)    		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A510)
    - 3/2.49 (Cortex-A710)
    - 1/2.91 (Cortex-X2)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 4 nm
    Neural Processor Yes Yes
    Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Adreno 725
    GPU Cores 48 1024
    GPU Frequency 950 MHz 580 MHz
    FLOPS 91.2 GFLOPS 1187.8 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Tecno Spark 30C
    449
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    1668
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Tecno Spark 30C
    1380
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    4480
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)4491668
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)13804480
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)483n/a
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Spark 30C]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Tecno Spark 30C
    245145
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    1136856
    CPU81702345102
    GPU35061352921
    Memory67099206543
    UX61283232290
    NanoReview Score2451451136856
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Tecno Spark 30C
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    7657
    Stabilityn/a97 %
    Graphics Testn/a45 fps
    Graphics Scoren/a7657
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo]

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 4 GB
    - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 - 8 GB
    - 12 GB
    - 16 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR5
    Memory Frequency 1800 MHz 3200 MHz
    Channels 2 4
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		- 256 GB
    - 512 GB
    - 1024 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 3.1
    Memory CardMicroSDNo

    Software

    OS Android 14 Android 13
    UI Skin HiOS 13 MIUI 14

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 67 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) Yes (83% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 1:50 h 0:47 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Tecno Spark 30C
    n/a
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo
    21:06
    Web Browsingn/a08:02 h
    Video Playbackn/a12:53 h
    Gamesn/a05:35 h
    Standby Moden/a104 h

    Main camera

    Matrix 50 MP 64 MP
    Photo resolution n/a 9248x6936 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash Dual LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Optical
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion n/a 240 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens n/a 120 °
    Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
    Depth    		 Standard: 64 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix50 MP64 MP
    Aperturen/af/1.8
    Sensorn/aOmniVision OV64B40
    Sensor size1/2.81/2
    Pixel sizen/a0.7 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalOptical
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrixn/a8 MP
    Aperturen/af/2.2
    Sensorn/aSony IMX355
    Sensor sizen/a1/4
    Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
    Stabilizationn/aDigital

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 16 MP
    Photo resolution n/a 4608x3456 pixels
    Aperture n/a f/2.5
    Sensor CMOS Samsung S5K3P9
    Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
    Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization No Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    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 5.3
    Bluetooth features LE LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort No n/a
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* No Yes
    Infrared Port Yes Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G Bandsn/aGSM B3/B5/B8
    3G Bandsn/aWCDMA B1/B5/B6/B8/B19
    LTE Bands*n/aLTE (B1/B3/B5/B8/B19/B34/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42)
    LTE category720
    5G SupportNoYes

    Sound

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

    Other

    Class Budget Mid-range
    Announced September, 2024 yr March, 2023 yr
    Release Date September, 2024 yr March, 2023 yr
    Launch Price ($) 150 400
    Sensors - Accelerometer
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included Yes 18 W Yes 67 W

    Note

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo:

    This is the Chinese version of the Poco F5.

    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Turbo the clear winner in this comparison.

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