Tecno Spark 8
#2839
Xiaomi Redmi 9
#2461Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9
Performance
62.769.6
Camera
29.928.4
Display
69.869.9
Battery
33.735.9
Build
65.887.3
Connectivity
52.962.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.848.7
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8 features a 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 9 has a slightly larger 6.53-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 8 is powered by the Mediatek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi 9 utilizes the more capable Helio G80, providing improved processing power.
- The Spark 8's rear camera is 16 MP, compared to the Redmi 9's 13 MP main sensor, but the latter offers additional lenses for ultrawide, macro, and depth photography.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Spark 8 at 5000 mAh and the Redmi 9 at 5020 mAh, but the Redmi 9 supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Spark 8 using a glass front and plastic back, while the Redmi 9 features Gorilla Glass 3 on the front for added durability.
- Lastly, the Spark 8 runs on Android 11 (Go edition) with HIOS, while the Redmi 9 starts with Android 10 and is upgradable to Android 12 with MIUI 13, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8
Xiaomi Redmi 9
General
Release Date
2021, September 02
2020, June 10
Announced
2021, September 02
2020, June 10
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with Xiaomi Redmi 9 for Indian market
Display
Size
6.52"
6.53"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB 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, 28mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm5 MP, f/2.4, (macro)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/2.0, 27mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5020 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5020 mAh
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
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)
163.3 x 77 x 9.1 mm (6.43 x 3.03 x 0.36 in)
Weight
200 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple
Carbon Gray, Sunset Purple, Ocean Green, Pink/Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.91 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Yes
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6
Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, MIUI 13
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass