Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 8T
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
Performance
72.674.4
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
45.663.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 8T 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 8T is powered by a Mediatek Helio G35 chipset, whereas the Mi Max 4 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, offering slightly better processing capabilities.
- The Spark 8T's rear camera is 50 MP, capable of 1080p video, while the Mi Max 4 has a 48 MP rear camera with 4K video recording.
- Battery capacity is higher in the Mi Max 4 at 5800 mAh compared to the Spark 8T's 5000 mAh, and it supports 18W charging.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Spark 8T featuring a plastic frame and back, while the Mi Max 4 has an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass 5 front.
- The Spark 8T runs on Android 11 with HIOS 7.6, while the Mi Max 4 operates on Android 9.0 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 8T
Xiaomi Mi Max 4
General
Release Date
2021, December 15
N/A
Announced
2021, December 15
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 MT6765G Helio G35 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 512
Memory
64GB 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), PDAFQVGA
48 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAFTOF 3D, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Quad-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
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
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.3 x 75.9 x 8.9 mm (6.47 x 2.99 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
Atlantic Blue, Turquoise Cyan, Iris Purple, Cocoa 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 (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

