Category Breakdown
Realme Q5i
Tecno Spark 8C
Performance
70.862.5
Camera
42.442.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.058.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
64.361.2
Summary
- The Realme Q5i features a slightly larger 6.58-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, compared to the Tecno Spark 8C's 6.6-inch display at 720 x 1612 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Q5i is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, while the Spark 8C utilizes the Unisoc T606, which is less powerful.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, but the Q5i's camera has a wider aperture at f/2.2 versus the Spark 8C's f/1.8.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000 mAh, but the Q5i supports 33W fast charging, whereas the Spark 8C does not support fast charging.
- Both devices run different software, with the Q5i using Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 and the Spark 8C running Android 11 (Go edition) with HiOS 7.6.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Q5i is thinner at 8.1 mm compared to the Spark 8C's 9 mm thickness.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme Q5i
Tecno Spark 8C
General
Release Date
2022, April 18
2022, January 31
Announced
2022, April 18
2022, January 31
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.58"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Unisoc T606 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MP1
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide)QVGA
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
8.1 mm thickness
164.6 x 76 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black
Turquoise, Magnet Black, Iris Purple, Diamond Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

