Category Breakdown
Realme Q5i
Tecno Spark 8C
Performance
86.270.1
Camera
19.127.9
Display
80.373.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
73.358.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
53.148.9
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
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, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, AF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide)QVGA
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED lash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
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
Colors
Blue, Black
Turquoise, Magnet Black, Iris Purple, Diamond Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

