Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Realme C85
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 50 5G (with MediaTek Dimensity 6400) that was released on March 27, 2026, against the Realme C85, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 6300 and came out 5 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 50 5G
- Stereo speakers
- More recent OS version: Android 16 versus 15
- Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
- Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Realme C85
- Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
- Optical image stabilization
- Waterproof body (IP69 classification)
- Reverse charging feature
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 | 6.78 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1576 pixels | 720 x 1570 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | 255.7 ppi | 254 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes |
| Max rated brightness | - | 1200 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.4% | 87.7% |
Design and build
| Height | 167.9 mm (6.61 inches) | 166.1 mm (6.54 inches) |
| Width | 79.3 mm (3.12 inches) | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm (0.32 inches) | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 215 g (7.58 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP69 |
| Rear material | - | Plastic |
| Frame material | - | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gold, Green, Purple | Green, Purple |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | - | Good (3.17/5) |
| Drop resistance | - | Average (D) · 45 drops |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Max clock | 2500 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| L3 cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 64 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 1072 MHz | 1072 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS | ~137.2 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 810 | 781 |
| Multi-core score | 2027 | 2015 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 237174 | 216682 |
| GPU | 47074 | 47146 |
| Memory | 122888 | 98845 |
| UX | 161179 | 159787 |
| Total score | 568135 | 522460 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | Less than 3 |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | - | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 152 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 9837 |
| Video editing | - | 4976 |
| Photo editing | - | 24016 |
| Data manipulation | - | 7003 |
| Writing score | - | 11704 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 50 5G
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-08-02 (zimz tecno spark 50 5g) | AnTuTu 11 | 568135 |
Realme C85
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2025-12-06 (Mr. Kraiyut) | AnTuTu 11 | 522460 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 16 | Realme UI 6.0 |
| OS updates | - | 5 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | - | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | Yes |
| Bypass charging | No | - |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes (50% in 30 min) |
| Battery cycles | - | 1600 cycles |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8192 x 6144 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow motion | - | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 50 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | - | 28 mm |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.96" (≈ 0.34 inch) |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Focal length | - | 26 mm |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | - | 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 micron |
| 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 MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi MiMO - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| 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 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC* | No | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | Yes | 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 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | No |
| FM radio | Yes | No |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | No |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | March 2026 | November 2025 |
| Release date | April 2026 | November 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $160 | $155 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Yes, 45 W |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the camera, design, and sound are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Spark 50 5G. But if the battery life is more of a priority – go for the Realme C85.
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