Cubot A1
#3207
Tecno Spark 8
#2839Category Breakdown
Cubot A1
Tecno Spark 8
Performance
71.262.7
Camera
39.629.9
Display
56.569.8
Battery
36.133.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
50.052.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
43.045.8
Summary
- The Cubot A1 features a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.52-inch screen on the Tecno Spark 8, both with similar resolutions and 60Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the Cubot A1 is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset with 4GB of RAM, while the Tecno Spark 8 uses the Mediatek Helio P22 with options for 2GB to 4GB of RAM.
- The camera on the Tecno Spark 8 has a higher resolution at 16 MP for the rear, compared to the 13 MP on the Cubot A1, although both have 8 MP front cameras.
- Battery capacity is comparable, with the Cubot A1 at 5100 mAh and the Tecno Spark 8 at 5000 mAh, both supporting 10W charging.
- The Cubot A1 runs on Android 13, offering a more recent software experience than the Tecno Spark 8, which operates on Android 11 (Go edition).
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Cubot A1 being heavier at 205g and thicker at 10.4mm, while the Tecno Spark 8 is lighter at 200g and slimmer at 9.2mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cubot A1
Tecno Spark 8
General
Release Date
2024
2021, September 02
Announced
2024
2021, September 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.52"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Quad-LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 75.5 x 10.4 mm (6.52 x 2.97 x 0.41 in)
164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
Weight
205 g
200 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Blue, Green
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Yes
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Unspecified
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity