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Tecno Spark 8T

Tecno Spark 8T

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Xiaomi Mi Max 4

Xiaomi Mi Max 4

#1061

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