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Tecno Spark 50C vs HMD Luma

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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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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HMD Luma

HMD Luma

  • 198 g.
  • About 6.67 inch screen.
  • Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor.
  • 4 GB RAM in this version.
  • 128 GB storage in this version.
KSh 18,300In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The HMD Luma charges faster (18 W) and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP), while the Tecno Spark 50C runs newer Android 16, has NFC for contactless payments and is slimmer.

Display

Tecno Spark 50C
720 x 1600 pixels
HMD Luma
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Tecno Spark 50C
MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) processor
HMD Luma
Unisoc T615 (12 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Tecno Spark 50C
5,200 mAh battery capacity
HMD Luma
5,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

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

Software

Tecno Spark 50C
Runs Android 16
HMD Luma
Runs Android 15

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Tecno Spark 50C

  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.0).
  • Slimmer: 7.9 mm thick (vs 8.7 mm).
  • NFC for contactless pairing and payments where supported.

HMD Luma

  • Faster rated wired charging: 18 W (vs 15 W).
  • Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP (vs 13 MP).

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PriorityTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Display6.78-inch LCD display, 120 Hz6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi
Camera13 MP main camera50 MP main camera
PerformanceMediaTek Helio G81 processorUnisoc T615 processor
StorageUp to 256 GB storage128 GB storage
Battery capacity5,200 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Charging15 W wired charging18 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
BrandTECNOHMD
ModelSPARK 50CHMD Luma
Announced2026, September 172026, February 27
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2026, SeptemberAvailable. Released 2026, March

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Dimensions167.8 x 79.2 x 7.9 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.31 in)165.7 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm (6.52 x 3.01 x 0.34 in)
Build materialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frameGlass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Drop resistanceDrop resistant up to 1.7m—
Weight—198 g (6.98 oz)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Display6.78-inch IPS LCD; 120HzIPS LCD, 120Hz, 500 nits (peak); 6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display featuresWet and oily hand touch support120Hz, 500 nits (peak)
Display technologyIPS LCDIPS LCD
Display size6.78 inches6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Pixel densityApproximately 259 ppi~264 ppi
Aspect ratio20:920:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratioApproximately 83.5%~84.6% screen-to-body ratio
Screen area111.0 cm²—
Brightness—500 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
ProcessorMediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)Unisoc T615 (12 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MC2Mali-G57 MP1
User interfaceHiOS 16—
Process node12 nm12 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
RAM4GB physical RAM4GB
Storage64GB, 128GB, 256GB128GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (dedicated slot)microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Memory configurations64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Rear camera13 MP50 MP, (wide)
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Rear camera featuresDual-LEDLED flash
Rear camera videoYes1080p@30fps
Front camera videoYesYes
Wide camera—50 MP, (wide)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Battery5200 mAh5000 mAh
Charging15W wired18W wired
Battery technologyLithium polymer (Li-Po)—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Operating systemAndroid 16Android 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100HSDPA 2100
4G bandsLTELTE
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
5G bands—No

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
NFCYesNo
Bluetooth5.4, A2DP, LE5.0, 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, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
RadioFM radioFM radio
USBUSB Type-C, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0
InfraredYes—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
Water resistanceIP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)—

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
ColorsBurgundy Red, Forge Orange, Basalt Titanium, Eclipse BlackTitanium, Blue
BiometricsSide-mounted fingerprint sensorFingerprint reader integrated into side power button
AI featuresTECNO AI; AI call noise cancellation; Ask Ella; AI Writing; Hi Translate—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationTecno Spark 50CHMD Luma
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with dual speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes

Similarities

  • Both have 4 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

Get the HMD Luma if you want faster charging and a higher-resolution main camera, or the Tecno Spark 50C if you would rather have newer Android 16 and NFC for contactless payments.

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