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Tecno Spark 20C 4 GB / 256 GB / International

4.1 NeoScore #4238 of 6246

4 GB / 256 GB / International · Launched November 2023

Overview

NeoScore

4.1

#4238 of 6246

Design & display
5.3
Performance & hardware
3.3
Camera
2.4
Connectivity
5.3
Battery & charging
5.4

Strengths

  • At 185 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time.

Weak points

  • Its 267 ppi display has lower pixel density than most phones of its time.
  • Its AnTuTu score of 127,000 is among the weakest of phones from its time.
  • Its 18 W charging is slower than that of most phones of its time.
Display
6.6″IPS LCD720 × 1,612 px90 Hz
Design
185 g75.6 mm163.7 mm8.6 mm
Performance
MediaTek Helio G36Octa-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB
AnTuTu
127,000Better than 29% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh18 W
Cameras
50 Mpxselfie 8 Mpx · f/2
Network
4G3G2G
Software
Android 13

Editorial report

Tecno Spark 20C 4 GB / 256 GB / International technical sheet

The Tecno Spark 20C suits buyers looking for a basic phone who value a lighter build: at 185 g, it weighs less than most phones of its time. Its 6.6-inch display offers room for everyday tasks, but 267 ppi is lower than on most phones launched around the same time. The 90 Hz refresh rate is also below that of most phones from its period.

A MediaTek Helio G36 processor, 4 GB of RAM, and eMMC 5.1 storage make this an entry-level configuration. Its AnTuTu score of 127,000 is among the weakest of phones from its time. This version has 128 GB of storage and supports expansion; the Spark 20C is also sold with 4 GB / 256 GB and 8 GB / 128 GB. The rear camera has a 50 MP resolution, while the front camera is 8 MP.

The 5,000 mAh battery has typical capacity for phones of its time, while 18 W charging is slower than on most. Android 13, NFC, dual SIM, and a 3.5 mm audio jack cover useful everyday basics. Its overall NeoScore is 4.1, placing the phone among the weakest of its time overall. This is an entry-level choice for buyers prioritizing lower weight and basic functions, rather than a high-density display, strong performance, or fast charging.

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.14 /10

Prices in United States

Selected variant

4 GB / 256 GB / International

Design & display

5.3

Display Technology IPS LCD
5.0
Display Refresh Rate 90 Hz
7.0
Display Pixel Density 267 ppi
4.0
Display Features IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass
0.0
Weight 185 g
7.5
Usable Surface 84.6 %
7.9
Body Thickness 8.6 mm
6.8

Performance & hardware

3.3

AnTuTu Score 127,000
0.5
RAM Capacity 8 GB
3.1
Storage Type eMMC 5.1
2.0
Processor Process Size 12 nm
3.7
Maximum Storage Capacity 256 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.2 GHz
4.9
RAM Type LPDDR4X
5.0

Camera

2.4

Optical Image Stabilization No
2.0
Resolution 50 Mpx
8.0
Camera Features HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
0.0

Connectivity

5.3

Connectivity Features USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
2.5
Cellular Bands 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
8.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0
5.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, Galileo
6.0
SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
7.5

Battery & charging

5.4

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.9
Fast Charge Power 18 W
3.6
Battery Features Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
0.0

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Design & display
5.32
Performance & hardware
3.29
Camera
2.44
Connectivity
5.33
Battery & charging
5.35
NeoScore rank
#4238 / 6246

Tecno

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
MediaTek Helio G36
Processor Process Size
12 nm
Graphics GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Storage Type
eMMC 5.1
Maximum CPU Clock
2.2 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
256 GB
AnTuTu Score
127,000
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
229
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
842
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Expandable Storage
Yes
AnTuTu version
v9

Design

Body Colors
White, Gold, Black, Green
Body Thickness
8.6 mm
Body Width
75.6 mm
Body Height
163.7 mm
Weight
185 g
Usable Surface
84.6 %
Body Materials
Glass, Plastic
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Polymer
Fast Charge Power
18 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
20:9
Display Technology
IPS LCD
Display Diagonal
6.6″
Display Horizontal Resolution
720 px
Display Vertical Resolution
1,612 px
Display Pixel Density
267 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
90 Hz
Display Features
IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Curved Glass
Integrated Projector
No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Side

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyroscope

Software

Operating System
Android 13
OS Family
Android
OS Version
13
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, Galileo
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering
USB Version
USB Type-C
SAR American Head
1.637 W/kg
SAR American Body
1.602 W/kg
Max. download speed
300 Mbps
Max. upload speed
150 Mbps

Audio

Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE

Technical

Model numbers
BG7n, BG7

Spark 20C

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
No
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash Type
Dual LED
Sensor
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Video
Video Recording
1080p at 30 fps, 1080p video recording
Slow Motion Video
No
Lens
Optical Image Stabilization
No
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
HDR, Digital Zoom, Dual-Lens Camera, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Continuous Autofocus
2

Front camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2
Camera Features
Front-Facing LED Flash
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2
Features
Camera Features
Front-Facing LED Flash
02
Spark 20C
Spark 20C

Variant details

Memory
4 GB
Markets
International
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
International

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