Tecno Spark Go 2021
#4692
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
#2867Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark Go 2021
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Performance
49.765.7
Camera
27.928.4
Display
45.967.5
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.289.1
Connectivity
45.650.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.745.6
Summary
- The Tecno Spark Go 2021 features a larger 6.52-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 8A has a slightly smaller 6.22-inch display at 720 x 1520 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Spark Go is powered by a quad-core CPU, whereas the Redmi 8A utilizes an octa-core Snapdragon 439 chipset, providing potentially better multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera on the Spark Go is 13 MP, compared to the 12 MP on the Redmi 8A, though both can record 1080p video.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 8A supports 18W fast charging, while the Spark Go does not support fast charging.
- The Spark Go runs on Android 10 (Go edition) with HiOS 6.2, while the Redmi 8A originally launched with Android 9.0 but is upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality favors the Redmi 8A with Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, while the Spark Go has a plastic build.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark Go 2021
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
General
Release Date
2021, July 01
2019, September 30
Announced
2021, July 01
2019, September 25
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.52"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD, 480 nits
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.8 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, AFQVGA
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
LED flash
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
165.6 x 76.3 x 9.1 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.36 in)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
193 g
188 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Maldives Blue, Horizon Orange, Galaxy Blue
Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.07 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
4.2, 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 10 (Go edition), HiOS 6.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass