Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Realme 12 Lite
Comparison between Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Realme 12 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 6.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.5 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 445,000
- against 338,900
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 767
- against 473
Realme 12 Lite, if you care about…
- Weight
- 185 g
- against 201.5 g
- Resistance Features
- IP54
- against IP53
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Usable Surface
- 87.8 %
- against 85 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.8 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 Best value | 338,900 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 767 Best value | 473 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,057 Best value | 1,510 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.8 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green | Green, Black |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.4 mm |
| Body Height | 168.5 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 201.5 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85 % | 87.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP54 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 33 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
Display
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 950 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.72″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,460 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 396 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 2,160 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4,500,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 10-Bit Panel, Curved Glass, Gorilla Glass 5, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,770 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,250 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 20 Pro 5G | 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KJ8 | — |
