Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Tecno Spark 20
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Tecno Spark 20, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 195 g | — |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A05 is ahead on wired charging, screen size. Tecno Spark 20 is ahead on ram (max), storage (max).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A05 and Tecno Spark 20 are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Type | PLS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1612 pixels (HD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.2:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~262 ppi | ~267 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6) | Android 13, HIOS 13 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm) | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM (with 8GB extended virtual RAM) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Single | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 195 g | Not specified |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | — | IP53, dust and splash resistant |
| Colors | — | Gravity Black, Cyber White, Neon Gold, Magic Skin 2.0 (Blue) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C, OTG |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | FM radio |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 25 | 2023, December 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 15 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Tecno Spark 20?
Tecno Spark 20 — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 8 GB for the Tecno Spark 20.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Tecno Spark 20?
Tecno Spark 20 — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Dec 2023 for the Tecno Spark 20.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Tecno Spark 20 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A05 7/10 and the Tecno Spark 20 7/10.
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