Samsung Galaxy A02s vs Tecno Spark 8C
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A02s and the Tecno Spark 8C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.5 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | — |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Feb 2022 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A02s is ahead on wired charging. Tecno Spark 8C is ahead on storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Tecno Spark 8C is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Type | PLS IPS LCD | IPS LCD, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1612 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | 262 ppi |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 11, HiOS 7.6 (some variants run Android 11 Go Edition) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM4250 Snapdragon 450 (11 nm) | Unisoc T606 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (2x1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB) |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 64GB |
| RAM | — | 2GB, 3GB, 4GB |
| Features | — | Memory Fusion for extended RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Triple | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF; 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro); 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Dual | — | 13 MP, f/1.8, AF (wide) + QVGA (AI lens) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Video | Unspecified | — |
| Features | — | LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 15W fast charging | 10W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Dimensions | 164.2 x 75.9 x 9.1 mm | 164.57 x 76 x 8.95 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | — |
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back |
| Protection | — | IPX2 splash resistance (no Gorilla Glass) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP | Yes |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | — |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| Positioning | — | GPS |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A02s | Tecno Spark 8C |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, November 24 | February 2022 |
| Released | 2021, January 04 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released February 2022 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A02s or Tecno Spark 8C?
Tecno Spark 8C — Jan 2021 for the Samsung Galaxy A02s versus Feb 2022 for the Tecno Spark 8C.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A02s or the Tecno Spark 8C rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A02s 6/10 and the Tecno Spark 8C 6/10.
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