Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark Slim vs Tecno Spark 9
Comparison between Tecno Spark Slim and Tecno Spark 9: 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 all-rounder: its 144 Hz AMOLED display tops the Spark 9’s 90 Hz IPS LCD, and it also brings more memory and performance. The Spark 9’s one standout is its rear quad-LED flash, compared with the Slim’s dual LED.
The Slim pairs a MediaTek Helio G200 with 8 GB of RAM and 445,000 points in AnTuTu; the Spark 9 has a MediaTek Helio G37, 6 GB, and 160,500 points. Maximum storage doubles too, at 256 GB versus 128 GB. The Slim’s display measures 1224 × 2720 px and 440 ppi, compared with 720 × 1600 px and 266 ppi.
The Slim has a 50 MP main camera that records at 1440p at 30 fps; the Spark 9’s 13 MP camera records at 1080p at 30 fps. The Slim’s battery is 5160 mAh versus 5000 mAh, and it adds reverse charging. It is also thinner and lighter: 5.9 mm and 156 g, compared with 9 mm and 197 g.
Tecno Spark Slim
The Tecno Spark Slim is the better fit for buyers who want a 144 Hz AMOLED display, more performance, and a 50 MP main camera.
Tecno Spark 9
The Tecno Spark 9 suits buyers who value its rear quad-LED flash over the Spark Slim’s dual LED.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Spark Slim, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.6 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 2.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.6 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.7 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark Slim, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,160 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 445,000
- against 160,500
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G200 | MediaTek Helio G37 |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | — | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 445,000 Best value | 160,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 205 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 911 |
| CPU Description | — | 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 | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Grey | Black, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 5.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.2 mm | 164.6 mm |
| Weight | 156 g Best value | 197 g |
| Usable Surface | 89.1 % Best value | 84.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64, MIL-STD-810H | — |
Battery
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.6″ |
| 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 | 266 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 12 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark Slim | 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 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 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, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, HID, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, A-GPS, 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, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
Audio
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, EDR, HID, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Spark Slim | Spark 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KM7k | KG5p |
