Tecno Spark 8 Pro
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Xiaomi Mi Max 3
#2012Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Performance
73.971.3
Camera
29.953.7
Display
74.158.9
Battery
33.737.0
Build
65.877.7
Connectivity
54.260.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
48.852.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8 Pro features a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 has a slightly larger 6.9-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 8 Pro is powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 3 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 636, with both offering 64GB of storage options.
- The camera setup on the Spark 8 Pro includes a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the Mi Max 3's 12 MP rear camera, although the latter can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mi Max 3 at 5500 mAh, compared to the Spark 8 Pro's 5000 mAh, but the Spark supports faster charging at 33W versus 18W for the Mi Max 3.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Spark 8 Pro on Android 11 and HIOS 7.6, while the Mi Max 3 originally launched with Android 8.1 but is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Spark 8 Pro featuring a plastic frame and back, while the Mi Max 3 has an aluminum back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
General
Release Date
2021, December 29
2018
Announced
2021, December 29
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.9"
Type
IPS LCD, 500 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2460 pixels (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~350 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
NEG
To be confirmed
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM636 Snapdragon 636 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 509
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)QVGA
12 MP, f/1.9, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
33W wired
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
169 x 76.8 x 8.8 mm (6.65 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
176.2 x 87.4 x 8 mm (6.94 x 3.44 x 0.31 in)
Weight
N/A
221 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Komodo Island, Interstellar Black, Winsor Violet
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.58 W/kg (head) 1.42 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass