Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark CM
vivo Y71
Performance
49.353.6
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
25.226.3
Build
0.276.2
Connectivity
44.948.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
29.736.7
Summary
- The Tecno Spark CM features a 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels and a density of approximately 282 ppi, while the vivo Y71 has a slightly larger 6.0-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of around 268 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Spark CM is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, whereas the Y71 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 with a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Y71's camera has phase detection autofocus (PDAF) compared to the Spark CM's standard autofocus.
- The Y71 also boasts a larger 3360 mAh battery compared to the Spark CM's 3050 mAh.
- For software, the Spark CM runs on Android 7.0 Nougat, while the Y71 operates on Android 8.1 Oreo with Funtouch 4, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Spark CM is heavier at 172g and has a plastic build, while the Y71 is lighter at 150g and features a glass front and aluminum back, enhancing its overall premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark CM
vivo Y71
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~268 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6737
Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Adreno 308
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
Quad-LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3050 mAh
3360 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3050 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3360 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.2 x 71.7 x 5.6 mm (5.99 x 2.82 x 0.22 in)
155.9 x 75.7 x 7.8 mm (6.14 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
Weight
172 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Midnight Black, Champagne Gold
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Funtouch 4
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

