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Tecno Spark 8 vs Tecno Spark 9

What Spark 8 does better (2) and where Spark 9 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Spark 8
Tecno · 2021Spark 8
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $95
vs
Tecno Spark 9
Tecno · 2022Spark 9
4.9Score
7 advantages≈ $130
Higher score
2.9Display4.8
3.7Camera3.4
3.5Battery5.6
2.4Features2.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Spark 8Spark 9
76.1 × 164.89.276 × 164.69
Spark 8Spark 9Difference
Height164.8 mm164.6 mm+0.2 mm
Width76.1 mm76 mm+0.1 mm
Thickness9.2 mm9 mm+0.2 mm

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

Why is Spark 8 better than Spark 9?

  1. Main camera16 MP vs 13 MP+23%
  2. Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%

Why is Spark 9 better than Spark 8?

  1. Refresh rate60 Hz vs 90 Hz+50%
  2. RAM4 GB vs 6 GB+50%
  3. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  4. Storage (base)32 GB vs 64 GB2×
  5. CPU frequency2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz+15%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio81.8% vs 84.1%+3%
  7. Thickness9.2 mm vs 9 mm+2%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Spark 8Tecno Spark 8≈ $954.2
Tecno Spark 9Tecno Spark 9≈ $1304.9
Design
Weight200 g—
Thickness9.2 mm9 mm
Height164.8 mm164.6 mm
Width76.1 mm76 mm
FramePlastic—
BackPlastic—
ColoursTurquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris PurpleInfinity Black, Sky Mirror
Display
Screen size6.5″6.6″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,600 px
Pixel density269 ppi266 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness480 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio81.8%84.1%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22Mediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process12 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2.3 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320PowerVR GE8320
Memory
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)32 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera16 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging10 W—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 4
NFCNoNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0microUSB 2.0
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 11 (Go edition)Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 7.6HiOS 8.6
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