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Tecno Spark 20C vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

What Spark 20C does better (4) and where Redmi Note 12R wins (12) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Spark 20C
Tecno · 2023Spark 20C
4.5Score
4 advantages≈ $150
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12R
6.0Score
12 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
4.0Display5.6
2.4Performance4.7
4.6Camera4.1
4.6Battery4.6
3.8Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Spark 20CRedmi Note 12R
75.6 × 163.78.676.3 × 168.68.2
Spark 20CRedmi Note 12RDifference
Height163.7 mm168.6 mm−4.9 mm
Width75.6 mm76.3 mm−0.7 mm
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+0.4 mm
Weight185 g199 g−14 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Spark 20C better than Redmi Note 12R?

  1. Stereo speakersYes · Redmi Note 12R: No
  2. Weight185 g vs 199 g+8%
  3. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  4. Charged in 30 min38% vs 30%+27%

Why is Redmi Note 12R better than Spark 20C?

  1. AnTuTu score195,539 vs 555,8222.8×
  2. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)781 vs 2,2492.9×
  3. 5GNo · Spark 20C: Yes
  4. NFCNo · Spark 20C: Yes
  5. Pixel density267 ppi vs 396 ppi+48%
  6. Process12 nm vs 4 nm3×
  7. Peak brightness450 nits vs 550 nits+22%
  8. Screen size6.6″ vs 6.8″+3%
  9. Resolution (width)720 px vs 1,080 px+50%
  10. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  11. Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%
  12. Thickness8.6 mm vs 8.2 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Spark 20CTecno Spark 20C≈ $1504.5
Design
Weight185 g199 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm
Height163.7 mm168.6 mm
Width75.6 mm76.3 mm
FramePlasticPlastic
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
ColoursMystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, Gravity BlackBlack, Blue, Silver
Display
Screen size6.6″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)1,612 px2,460 px
Pixel density267 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness450 nits550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.6%85.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G36Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 613
AnTuTu score195,539555,822
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)7812,249
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperture—f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.8"—
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging18 W18 W
Charged in 30 min38%30%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEOGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 12.6MIUI 14
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