Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Performance
73.979.1
Camera
29.929.9
Display
74.158.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
54.260.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
48.848.1
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8 Pro features a larger 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 9 Pro has a slightly smaller 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels.
- Both models utilize the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, but the Spark 9 Pro offers more RAM options, up to 128GB, compared to the Spark 8 Pro's maximum of 128GB with 4GB or 6GB RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, the Spark 8 Pro has a 48 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, whereas the Spark 9 Pro features a 50 MP rear camera and a significantly enhanced 32 MP front camera.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Spark 8 Pro supports faster 33W charging compared to the 18W charging of the Spark 9 Pro.
- The Spark 8 Pro runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Spark 9 Pro is updated to Android 12 with HIOS 8.6, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
General
Release Date
2021, December 29
2022, June 02
Announced
2021, December 29
2022, June 02
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
NEG
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
50 MP, f/1.6, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA, f/2.0
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
32 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@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
33W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
164.2 x 75.6 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Komodo Island, Interstellar Black, Winsor Violet
Quantum Black, Burano Blue, Glacier White, Hacker Storm, Sport Edition, Kyanite Blue
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, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 12, HIOS 8.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

