Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark Power 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Comparison between Tecno Spark Power 2 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and Xiaomi.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.5 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark Power 2, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Display Diagonal
- 7″
- against 6.3″
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 161,572
- against 92,411
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 256 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 92,411 | 161,572 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU with up to 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Ice, Grey, Purple | Blue, White, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 79.6 mm | 75.3 mm |
| Body Height | 174.9 mm | 158.3 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.6 % Best value | 81.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP52 |
Battery
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 7″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 256 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, In-Cell Technology | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.85 W/kg | 0.26 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.8 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Spark Power 2 | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | LC8 | M1908C3JH, M1908C3JG, M1908C3JI |
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