Tecno Spark 20 vs Samsung Galaxy A42
Quick Comparison
Tecno Spark 20 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A42. In terms of display resolution, Tecno Spark 20 has better resolution of 1612 x 720 than Samsung Galaxy A42 which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Tecno Spark 20 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.56 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 8499 | Rs. 23990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December 01, 2023. The Expected cost of Tecno Spark 20 is Rs. 8499. The launch Date of the second phone is September 02, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A42 is Rs. 23990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A42 has larger screen size of 6.6 inches in comparison to Tecno Spark 20's 6.56 inch screen. Tecno Spark 20 has IPS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A42 has Super AMOLED Screen type. Tecno's phone has display density of 267 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 266 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Tecno's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.52% than Samsung's phone ~ 84.3%. Tecno Spark 20 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A42 has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Tecno Spark 20's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A42's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20's 50 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A42's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Tecno Spark 20 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A42's 20 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Tecno Spark 20 | Samsung Galaxy A42 |
| General | ||
| Model | Spark 20 | Galaxy A42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 01, 2023 | September 02, 2020 |
| In The Box | Power Adapter, SIM Tray Ejector, Phone Case, USB Cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 163.69 x 8.45 mm | 75.9 x 164.4 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | |
| Colors | Gravity Black, Magic Skin Blue, Cyber White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.56 inches, 720 x 1612 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.6 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 267 PPI | ~ 266 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.52% | ~ 84.3% |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | WIFI 2.4+5GHz | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, G-Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers with DTS, Dynamic Port | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Main) Ai Lens | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 480 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Quad-LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP Punch Hole, LED Flash | 20 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v10, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | HiOS 13 | |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 750 5G |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Yes |
| Video | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |