Category Breakdown
Lenovo K8
Tecno Spark 5
Performance
68.762.1
Camera
27.930.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
45.646.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.435.7
Summary
- The Lenovo K8 features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 5 has a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, offering a taller aspect ratio.
- In terms of performance, the K8 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P20 chipset with an octa-core CPU, compared to the Spark 5's Helio A22, which has a slightly lower clock speed.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Spark 5 includes additional sensors for macro and depth photography.
- The K8 has a 4000 mAh battery, while the Spark 5 boasts a larger 5000 mAh capacity.
- Software-wise, the K8 runs on Android 7.1.1, upgradable to Android 8.0, whereas the Spark 5 operates on Android 10 with HIOS 6.1, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo K8
Tecno Spark 5
General
Release Date
2017
2020, May 04
Announced
2017
2020, May 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.2"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~266 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6757 Helio P20 (16 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.65 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T880MP2
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, PDAF
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)QVGA
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.9 x 73.7 x 8.6 mm (5.82 x 2.90 x 0.34 in)
164.7 x 76.3 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White/Gold
Ice Jadeite, Spark Orange, Vacation Blue, Misty Grey
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 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
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
4.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 7.1.1 (Nougat), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo)
Android 10, HIOS 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

