HMD Aura
#3482
Tecno Spark 8C
#2440Category Breakdown
HMD Aura
Tecno Spark 8C
Performance
67.370.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
69.873.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.265.8
Connectivity
44.858.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.748.9
Summary
- The HMD Aura features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Spark 8C has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but offers a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Aura is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A1 chipset, whereas the Spark 8C utilizes the more advanced Unisoc T606, which may provide better efficiency and graphics handling.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Spark 8C includes an 8 MP selfie camera compared to the Aura's 5 MP.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Aura supports 10W charging, while the Spark 8C does not specify any charging capability.
- The Aura runs on Android 13, offering a more updated software experience than the Spark 8C, which operates on Android 11 (Go edition) with HiOS 7.6.
- In terms of build quality, the Aura has a plastic construction, while the Spark 8C features a glass front with a plastic frame and back, potentially offering a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Aura
Tecno Spark 8C
General
Release Date
2024, May 23
2022, January 31
Announced
2024, May 23
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9863A1 (22 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
IMG8322
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, (wide), AFAuxiliary lens
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide)QVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
Dual-LED lash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.6 x 76 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
175 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Glacier Green, Indigo Black
Turquoise, Magnet Black, Iris Purple, Diamond Gray
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 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Yes
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13
Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity