Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8P
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
71.874.4
Camera
29.962.3
Display
58.958.9
Battery
33.737.3
Build
65.879.9
Connectivity
55.960.7
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
45.563.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8P features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi Max 4 has a larger 7.2-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 8P is powered by the MediaTek Helio G70 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 4 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, offering potentially better performance.
- The Spark 8P's rear camera is 50 MP with 1080p video recording, while the Mi Max 4 has a 48 MP camera capable of 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mi Max 4 at 5800 mAh compared to the Spark 8P's 5000 mAh, and it supports faster charging at 18W.
- Build quality differs as the Spark 8P has a plastic frame and back, while the Mi Max 4 features Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and an aluminum back and frame, enhancing durability.
- Finally, the Spark 8P runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Mi Max 4 operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11, indicating a difference in software experience and updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8P
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2021, October 13
N/A
Announced
2021, October 13
N/A
Description
N/A
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
6.6"
7.2"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2310 pixels (~354 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6769V Helio G70 (12 nm) - Version 1Mediatek MT6762D Helio P22 (12 nm) - Version 2
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55) - Version 1Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) - Version 2
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 2EEMC2 - Version 1PowerVR GE8320 - Version 2
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)VGA, f/2.0
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR
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
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5800 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 3.00 x 0.35 in)
N/A
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Turquoise Cyan, Atlantic Blue, Iris Purple, Tahiti Gold
Black, Champagne Gold, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Yes
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 9.0 (Pie), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

