Meizu C9 Pro
#4627
Tecno Spark
#5350Category Breakdown
Meizu C9 Pro
Tecno Spark
Performance
52.545.9
Camera
19.128.4
Display
71.456.5
Battery
24.224.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
43.132.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
32.128.2
Summary
- The Meizu C9 Pro features a slightly smaller 5.45-inch IGZO IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Tecno Spark's 5.5-inch IPS LCD at 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the C9 Pro is powered by a Unisoc SC9832E chipset with 3GB of RAM, while the Spark uses a Mediatek MT6580 with options of 1GB or 2GB RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the C9 Pro.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the C9 Pro has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.2 compared to the Spark's f/2.0.
- They both house a 3000 mAh battery with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The C9 Pro runs on Android 8.0 (Oreo) with Flyme UI, while the Spark operates on Android 7.0 (Nougat), suggesting a more updated software experience for the Meizu device.
- In terms of build, the C9 Pro is lighter at 150g and has a thicker profile, while the Spark is larger and heavier at 169g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Meizu C9 Pro
Tecno Spark
General
Release Date
2018
2017
Announced
2018
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.45"
5.5"
Type
IGZO IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Performance
Chipset
Unisoc SC9832E
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-820MP1
Mali-400MP2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
5 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.2 x 71.2 x 9.7 mm (5.76 x 2.80 x 0.38 in)
153 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm (6.02 x 3.01 x 0.31 in)
Weight
150 g
169 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold
Champagne Gold, Black, Coral Blue, Metallic Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), Flyme UI
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity