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Tecno Spark 50 vs Tecno Spark 50C

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Tecno Spark 50

Tecno Spark 50

  • 210 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density).
  • MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 7,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 21,200In Stock
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Tecno Spark 50C

Tecno Spark 50C

  • 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Screen: 720 x 1600 pixels.
  • MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 5,200 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 18,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.78-inch LCD screen and MediaTek Helio G81 processor, the Tecno Spark 50 is the stronger choice: it has a bigger battery (7,000 mAh), charges faster (18 W) and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP), while the Tecno Spark 50C only has better water and dust protection (IP68).

Display

Tecno Spark 50
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)
Tecno Spark 50C
720 x 1600 pixels

Performance

Tecno Spark 50
MediaTek Helio G81 processor
Tecno Spark 50C
MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50
7,000 mAh battery capacity
Tecno Spark 50C
5,200 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Tecno Spark 50
18 W rated wired charging power
Tecno Spark 50C
15 W rated wired charging power

Software

Tecno Spark 50
Runs Android 16, HIOS 16
Tecno Spark 50C
Runs Android 16

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50

  • Bigger battery: 7,000 mAh (vs 5,200 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).

Tecno Spark 50C

  • IP68 water and dust resistance (vs IP64).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PriorityTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 259 ppi6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz
Camera50 MP main camera13 MP main camera
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM4 GB RAM
Battery capacity7,000 mAh battery5,200 mAh battery
Charging18 W wired charging15 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP64 water and dust resistanceIP68 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
BrandTECNOTECNO
ModelSpark 50 4GSPARK 50C
Announced2026, April 142026, September 17
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, April 14Available. Released 2026, September
Device type / form family—Smartphone

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in)167.8 x 79.2 x 7.9 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.31 in)
Weight210 g (7.41 oz)—
Build materialsGlass front, plastic frame, plastic backGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Drop resistance—Drop resistant up to 1.7m

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Display6.78 inches, 111.0 cm2 (~83.5% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120Hz
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~259 ppi density)720 x 1600 pixels
Display features120HzWet and oily hand touch support
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.78 inches6.78 inches
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Pixel density259 ppiApproximately 259 ppi
Aspect ratio20:9 ratio20:9
Screen-to-body ratio83.5% screen-to-body ratioApproximately 83.5%
Screen area—111.0 cm²

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G81MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
User interfaceHIOS 16HiOS 16
Process node—12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
RAM4GB, 6GB, 8GB4GB physical RAM
Storage128GB, 256GB64GB, 128GB, 256GB
Storage technologyUFS 2.2—
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF13 MP
Front camera8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)8 MP
Rear camera featuresLED flashDual-LED
Rear camera videoYesYes
Front camera videoYesYes
Wide camera50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Battery7000 mAh5200 mAh
Charging18W wired15W wired
Battery technology—Lithium polymer (Li-Po)

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Operating systemAndroid 16, HIOS 16Android 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bandsLTELTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-bandWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
PositioningGPSGPS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-CUSB Type-C, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
Water resistanceIP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5mIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), gyroFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer
ColorsHalo Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black, Aurora Purple, Bloom PinkBurgundy Red, Forge Orange, Basalt Titanium, Eclipse Black
Biometrics—Side-mounted fingerprint sensor
AI features—TECNO AI; AI call noise cancellation; Ask Ella; AI Writing; Hi Translate

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50Tecno Spark 50C
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both use the MediaTek Helio G81 processor.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have a plastic frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Tecno Spark 50 is the better buy; the Tecno Spark 50C makes sense if you want better water and dust protection.

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