Comparison of Tecno Spark 20 and Redmi 13C

Introduction

• Budget smartphones with similar specs.
• Tecno Spark 20 vs. Redmi 13C.
• Key question: Which one is right for you?

Pricing

• Redmi 13C: 8GB RAM, 256GB storage
  • 221,100 naira ($100 or 8,324 rupees)
• Tecno Spark 20: Same specs
  • 142,500 naira ($118 or 9,823 rupees)
• Price difference: Tecno is 21,400 naira ($18 or 1,498 rupees) more expensive.

In the Box

• Tecno Spark 20:
  • TPU case
  • Earphones
  • USB Type-C cable
  • 18W fast charger
• Redmi 13C:
  • USB Type-C cable
  • 10W charger
  • Note: Can charge at 18W but needs an 18W charger.

Charging Time

• Tecno Spark 20: 2 hours 7 minutes from 0 to 100%
• Redmi 13C: 2 hours 44 minutes with 10W charger
• Difference: Tecno is 37 minutes faster.

Design

• Tecno Spark 20:
  • Smaller and lighter
  • IP53 dust and splash resistance
• Redmi 13C:
  • Corning Gorilla Glass protection on front
  • Plastic rear and frame (same as Tecno)
  • No IR blaster

Speakers

• Tecno Spark 20: Dual stereo speakers
• Redmi 13C: Mono speaker
• Sound quality: Tecno is superior, speakers vibrate rear of the device.

Fingerprint Scanner & Face Unlock

• Both located on the side.
• Similar unlocking speed.
• Both have fast face unlock.

Display

• 720p IPS LCD panel with 90Hz refresh rate
• Redmi 13C:
  • 6.74 inches
  • Notch design
  • Brighter display but struggles in direct sunlight
• Tecno Spark 20:
  • Hole-punch design
  • Dynamic hole-punch
  • Slightly inferior brightness to Redmi

Performance

• Powered by MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.
• Benchmark Results:
  • Redmi 13C: Higher AnTuTu and single-core Geekbench scores
  • Tecno Spark 20: Higher multi-core Geekbench scores
• Video Rendering:
  • Tecno Spark 20 faster in real-world tests (VN and Google Photos)
• RAM: Both have 8GB RAM, expandable to 16GB
  • Tecno better at multitasking

Bloatware

• Tecno Spark 20: 14 pre-installed apps
• Redmi 13C: 16 pre-installed apps

Operating System

• Both run Android 13
• Expected to get Android 14 updates.

Gaming

• Similar experiences on both:
  • PUBG: Choppy at HD graphics, smoother at smooth graphics and ultra frame rate
  • Call of Duty Mobile: Medium graphics and high frame rate
• Tecno Spark 20 preferred for gaming due to Dual Stereo Speakers.

Camera

Front-facing Camera

• Tecno Spark 20: 32MP
• Redmi 13C: 8MP
• Tecno Spark 20: Sharper, brighter indoor shots; better HDR.

Rear Camera

• Both have 50MP main shooter.
• Redmi 13C: 2MP macro camera, additional useless camera.
• Tecno Spark 20: Additional useless camera.
• Photo Quality:
  • Tecno: Brighter photos
  • Redmi: Natural skin tone, real color representation
  • Portraits: Tecno better HDR, brighter, and sharper.
  • Night photos: Tecno shows more details, less noise.

Battery

• Both have 5000mAh batteries.
• Similar screen-on time.
• Charging: Tecno faster with included 18W charger.

Conclusion

• Tecno Spark 20 is a better device overall:
  • More accessories included
  • Better sound quality
  • Slightly better cameras
• Notable design difference: Looks like an iPhone, which may not appeal to everyone.