Tecno Spark 8
#2839
vivo Y12
#3597Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8
vivo Y12
Performance
62.762.7
Camera
29.919.1
Display
69.856.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.867.9
Connectivity
52.954.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.839.8
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 6.35-inch screen on the vivo Y12, both offering similar resolutions and refresh rates.
- Performance-wise, both devices utilize the Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 chipset with identical CPU and GPU configurations, ensuring comparable processing capabilities.
- In terms of camera specifications, the Spark 8 has a 16 MP rear camera, while the Y12 has a 13 MP main sensor along with additional lenses for ultrawide and depth, giving it more versatility.
- Both smartphones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Spark 8 supports 10W charging, whereas the Y12 does not specify any charging capability.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, although the Spark 8 is slightly heavier at 200g compared to the Y12's 190.5g.
- Finally, the Spark 8 runs on Android 11 (Go edition) with HIOS 7.6, while the Y12 operates on an older Android 9.0 (Pie) with Funtouch 9, indicating a more updated software experience for the Spark 8.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8
vivo Y12
General
Release Date
2021, September 02
2019
Announced
2021, September 02
2019, June 20
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.35"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1544 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
PowerVR GE8320
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), AFSecondary unknown camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
N/A
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, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.8 x 76.1 x 9.2 mm (6.49 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm (6.28 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
Weight
200 g
190.5 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple
Aqua Blue, Burgundy Red
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 (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Yes
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
Android 9.0 (Pie), Funtouch 9
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass