Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 8C vs Tecno Spark 9
Comparison between Tecno Spark 8C and Tecno Spark 9: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.2 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 8C, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- against 205
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,354
- against 911
- Audio Features
- DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker
- against A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker
Tecno Spark 9, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 160,500
- against 61,300
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 61,300 | 160,500 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 Best value | 205 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,354 Best value | 911 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 and 6x 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Cyan, Black, Purple, Grey | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.6 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 197 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.7 % | 84.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi Best value | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 8C | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KG5k, KG5j, KG5n, MZ-TECNO KG5k | KG5p |
