Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 3 vs HTC Desire 12
Comparison between Tecno Spark 3 and HTC Desire 12: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and HTC.
The verdict
Your pick: HTC Desire 12, ahead on Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 1.7 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.6 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.0 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 2,730 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Usable Surface
- 82.2 %
- against 74.2 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.2″
- against 5.5″
HTC Desire 12, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 3 GB
- against 2 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 293 ppi
- against 268 ppi
- Weight
- 137 g
- against 150 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek MT6739 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8100 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 16 GB | 32 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 54,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 | 456 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 | 1,499 Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 2 GB | 3 GB Best value |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 400 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Aqua, Red | Black, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.15 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Body Height | 155.3 mm | 148.5 mm |
| Weight | 150 g | 137 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 82.2 % Best value | 74.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,500 mAh Best value | 2,730 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | — | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ Best value | 5.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,500 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 268 ppi | 293 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 7 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 7 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 3 | Desire 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value |
