Tecno Spark 50c vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Spark 50c (with MediaTek Helio G81) that was released on September 17, 2026, against the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G99. 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 50c
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.4)
- Waterproof body (IP69 classification)
- Stereo speakers
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G
- 36% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (503K versus 370K)
- Comes with 800 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- More energy-efficient CPU – Helio G99
- More recent OS version: Android 17 versus 16
- Supports higher wattage charging (25W versus 15W)
- 70% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 730 and 430 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 | PLS TFT |
| Size | 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 259 ppi | 262 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-90 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | - | 450 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 83.5% | 83.6% |
Design and build
| Height | 167.82 mm (6.61 inches) | 167.4 mm (6.59 inches) |
| Width | 79.22 mm (3.12 inches) | 77.4 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) | 8 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 197 g (6.95 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP69 | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Red, Orange | Blue, Green |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 64 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS | ~128 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
| Compute Score (GPU) | 964 | 1612 |
| Single-core score | 430 | 730 |
| Multi-core score | 1410 | 2070 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 147070 | 211930 |
| GPU | 23962 | 41397 |
| Memory | 88817 | 106181 |
| UX | 110706 | 143519 |
| Total score | 370555 | 503026 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | Less than 3 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 2048 GB | Up to 2048 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| ROM | HIOS 16 | One UI 9.0 |
| OS size | - | 18.7 GB |
| OS updates | - | 6 years |
| Security updates | - | 6 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 15 W | 25 W |
| Battery type | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Bypass charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes (38% in 30 min) |
| Full charging time | - | 1:50 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 13 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 8160 x 6120 |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | 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 | - | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 13 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth: 2 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/1.8 |
| Sensor | - | Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.64 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Image resolution | - | 3264 x 2448 |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
| Sensor | CMOS | GalaxyCore GC08A8 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/4.0" (≈ 0.25 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| 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 Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 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 |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| NFC* | Yes | No |
| 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 | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Mono |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | - | Yes |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | September 2026 | September 2026 |
| Release date | October 2026 | September 2026 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | - | $240 |
| SAR (head) | - | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR (body) | - | 1.29 W/kg |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 15 W | Not included |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
After analyzing all the data, we think that the Samsung Galaxy A08 4G is definitely a better buy.
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