Honor 8S 2020
#3656
Tecno Spark 3
#3879Category Breakdown
Honor 8S 2020
Tecno Spark 3
Performance
64.855.9
Camera
19.127.9
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.126.6
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
47.336.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.437.8
Summary
- The Honor 8S 2020 features a compact build with a glass front and plastic back, weighing 146g, while the Tecno Spark 3 is larger at 155.3mm and weighs more, though the exact weight is unspecified.
- Both phones utilize IPS LCD displays, but the Spark 3 has a slightly larger 6.2" screen compared to the 5.71" of the Honor, with similar resolutions.
- Performance-wise, both devices are powered by the same Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset, but the Honor offers more RAM at 3GB versus the Spark's 2GB.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 13MP rear camera, but the Spark 3 has an autofocus feature, while the Honor has a fixed focus.
- The Tecno Spark 3 is equipped with a larger 3500mAh battery compared to the Honor's 3020mAh, providing potentially longer usage.
- Both run on Android 9.0, but the Honor uses EMUI 9 while the Tecno employs HIOS 5.0, which may affect the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 8S 2020
Tecno Spark 3
General
Release Date
2020, May 27
2019
Announced
2020, May 27
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.71"
6.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
64GB 3GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSD
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
3500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3020 mAh
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 70.8 x 8.5 mm (5.79 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
155.3 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.11 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
Weight
146 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity