Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark Slim vs Tecno Spark 4
Comparison between Tecno Spark Slim and Tecno Spark 4: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Spark Slim is the more capable choice for anyone after a sharper screen, more memory, and a larger battery; the Spark 4 trails on the differences that matter. The Slim pairs a 6.78″ AMOLED at 440 ppi with 8 GB of RAM, while the Spark 4 has a 6.52″ IPS LCD at 269 ppi and 3 GB of RAM.
The Spark Slim’s main camera is 50 MP and records up to 1440p at 30 fps; the Spark 4’s is 13 MP and tops out at 1080p at 30 fps. Their front cameras are 13 MP and 8 MP, respectively.
The Slim combines a 5,160 mAh battery with Android 15, against 4,000 mAh and Android 9 on the Spark 4. It also has NFC and an IR blaster, while the Spark 4 uses microUSB. The Spark 4 makes sense only if it costs less.
Tecno Spark Slim
The Tecno Spark Slim suits anyone looking for a 6.78″ AMOLED display and 8 GB of RAM.
Tecno Spark 4
The Tecno Spark 4 is the better buy only if it costs less; it has 3 GB of RAM and a 13 MP main camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Spark Slim, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 4.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 2.6 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 2.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 3.7 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark Slim, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Helio A22 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8300 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 332 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,145 |
| CPU Description | — | Quad-core 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Quad-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Grey | Purple, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 165.3 mm |
| Weight | 156 g | — |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | — |
Battery
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.78″ Best value | 6.52″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,224 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,720 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 440 ppi Best value | 269 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | — | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KM7k | KC8 |
