Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 4 vs HTC Desire 12s
Comparison between Tecno Spark 4 and HTC Desire 12s: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and HTC.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.5 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 2.2 |
| Camera | 2.0 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 4, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,075 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 81.8 %
- against 74.8 %
- Display Diagonal
- 6.52″
- against 5.7″
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 1,600 px
- against 1,440 px
HTC Desire 12s, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 282 ppi
- against 269 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm Best value | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8300 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz Best value | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB | 64 GB Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 332 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,145 | — |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.0 GHz | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Purple, Blue | Black, Silver, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 165.3 mm | 154.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 150 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % Best value | 74.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 8.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,075 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 269 ppi | 282 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 4 | Desire 12s |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KC8 | — |
