Realme 8i
#2165
Tecno Spark 30
#1036Category Breakdown
Realme 8i
Tecno Spark 30
Performance
77.679.7
Camera
29.647.9
Display
79.578.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.872.9
Connectivity
63.661.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
51.264.0
Summary
- The Realme 8i features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Spark 30 has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 8i is powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, whereas the Tecno Spark 30 uses the Helio G91, with the latter offering more RAM options up to 8GB.
- The camera setup on the Tecno Spark 30 includes a 64 MP rear camera, compared to the Realme 8i's 50 MP, and it supports video recording at a higher resolution of 1440p.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Realme 8i is heavier at 194g compared to the Tecno Spark 30's lighter design.
- The Realme 8i runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the Tecno Spark 30 operates on the newer Android 14 with HIOS 14, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8i
Tecno Spark 30
General
Release Date
2021, September 09
2024, September 21
Announced
2021, September 09
2024, September 21
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G91 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
64 MP, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
13 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
168 x 76.4 x 7.7 mm or 7.9 mm
Weight
194 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Colors
Space Black, Space Purple
Stellar Shadow, Astral Ice, Magic Skin 3.0, Bumblebee Edition
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Yes
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 14, HIOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors