Tecno Spark 20C vs Spark 20
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.6-inch Tecno Spark 20C (with MediaTek Helio G36) that was released on November 27, 2023, against the Tecno Spark 20, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 and came out 11 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 20C
- The phone is 11 months newer
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 20
- Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
- 79% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (349K versus 195K)
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.2)
- 2.4x faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 451 and 189 points
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1612 pixels | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 267 ppi | 267 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Max rated brightness | 450 nits | 500 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85% | 85% |
Design and build
| Height | 163.69 mm (6.44 inches) | 163.69 mm (6.44 inches) |
| Width | 75.6 mm (2.98 inches) | 75.6 mm (2.98 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.55 mm (0.34 inches) | 8.45 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 185 g (6.53 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Waterproof | No | IP53 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Gold, Yellow | White, Black, Gold, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| Max clock | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A53 - 4 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A53 |
- 6 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | Yes |
| Graphics | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 32 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 680 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~43.5 GFLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 189 | 451 |
| Multi-core score | 781 | 1492 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 80511 | 130650 |
| GPU | 12176 | 27382 |
| Memory | 57053 | 92029 |
| UX | 45777 | 99003 |
| Total score | 195539 | 349064 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | Less than 3 |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | - | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 80 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 7862 |
| Video editing | - | 6094 |
| Photo editing | - | 16362 |
| Data manipulation | - | 5907 |
| Writing score | - | 9528 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 20C
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ 2025-10-13 (Mastermes) | AnTuTu 11 | 195539 |
Tecno Spark 20
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ 2025-11-29 (Tg4) | AnTuTu 11 | 349064 |
| ๐ 2025-05-03 (Asd) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 451 / 1492 |
| ๐ 2025-02-18 (Zoro) | Geekbench 6 CPU | 440 / 1400 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1600 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB | Up to 512 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| ROM | HiOS 12.6 | HiOS 13 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) | Yes (37% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:50 hr | 1:48 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8190 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | - | No |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 0.08 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 0.08 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/1.6 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.8" (โ 0.36 inch) | - |
| Pixel size | - | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 6464 x 4864 |
| Aperture | - | f/2.2 |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | No | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | 7 | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | November 2023 | January 2023 |
| Release date | December 2023 | January 2023 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $130 | $125 |
| Successor | - Tecno Spark 40C | - Tecno Spark 50 5G |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 18 W | Yes, 18 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the display and camera are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Spark 20C. But if the performance, battery life, and design are more of a priority โ go for the Tecno Spark 20.
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