Category Breakdown
Honor 8S 2020
Tecno Spark 3
Performance
56.554.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
56.155.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF
13 MP, AF
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Navy Blue, Midnight Black, Green
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9, Google Play Services
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

