Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 3
vivo Y55s (2017)
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
55.555.5
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 3 features a larger 6.2-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1500 pixels, compared to the 5.2-inch display of the vivo Y55s (2017) with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 3 is powered by a Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 chipset with a 2.0 GHz CPU, while the Y55s uses a Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 with a 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Spark 3 has an 8 MP selfie camera, outperforming the Y55s's 5 MP.
- The Spark 3 also has a larger 3500 mAh battery compared to the Y55s's 2730 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Spark 3 runs on Android 9.0 (Pie) with HIOS 5.0, while the Y55s operates on Android 6 (Marshmallow) with Funtouch 3.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Spark 3 utilizing a glass front and plastic back, while the Y55s has a glass front with an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 3
vivo Y55s (2017)
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019
2017
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.2"
5.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1500 pixels (~268 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6761 Helio A22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 306
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 16GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
2730 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2730 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
155.3 x 75.8 x 8.2 mm (6.11 x 2.98 x 0.32 in)
147.9 x 72.9 x 7.5 mm (5.82 x 2.87 x 0.30 in)
Weight
N/A
142 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold, Aqua Blue, Bordeaux Red
Crown Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0
Android 6 (Marshmallow), Funtouch 3
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

