Category Breakdown
Tecno Pop 5 LTE
Tecno Spark 5
Performance
61.462.1
Camera
27.930.2
Display
56.556.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
52.946.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
36.535.7
Summary
- The Tecno Pop 5 LTE features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 5 has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Pop 5 LTE is powered by the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, whereas the Spark 5 uses the Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22, which may offer slightly better efficiency.
- The camera setup on the Spark 5 is superior, with a 13 MP rear camera compared to the Pop 5 LTE's 8 MP, and it also has an 8 MP selfie camera versus the Pop 5 LTE's 5 MP.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with no fast charging support.
- The Pop 5 LTE runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Spark 5 operates on Android 10 with HIOS 6.1, indicating a more updated software experience for the Pop 5 LTE.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Pop 5 LTE
Tecno Spark 5
General
Release Date
2021, November 25
2020, May 04
Announced
2021, November 25
2020, May 04
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
IMG8322
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MPSecondary unknown camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (macro)2 MP, (depth)QVGA
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
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
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.9 x 76.1 x 8.8 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
164.7 x 76.3 x 8.8 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Ice Blue, Deepsea Luster, Turquoise Cyan
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
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 10, HIOS 6.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

