Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Tecno Spark 20C
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A05 and the Tecno Spark 20C, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| 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 | 128 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 | 185 g |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Nov 2023 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A05 is ahead on wired charging, screen size. Tecno Spark 20C is ahead on ram (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A05 and Tecno Spark 20C are evenly matched — either is a safe buy.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| Pixel Density | ~262 ppi | — |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | — |
| Protection | — | Not specified |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| OS | Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14, One UI Core 6) | Android 13, HiOS 13.5 |
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6769V/CZ Helio G85 (12nm) | MediaTek Helio G36 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | PowerVR GE8320 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 1TB |
| Internal | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM (with up to 8GB extended RAM) |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 50 MP, (wide), 1/2.8", PDAF + 0.08 MP (auxiliary lens/AI-CAM) |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-LED flash, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0 | 8 MP |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | Not specified |
| Features | — | Dual-LED flash |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired | 18W wired |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| Dimensions | 168.8 x 78.2 x 8.8 mm | 163.7 x 75.6 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 185 g |
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A05 | Tecno Spark 20C |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Yes |
| 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 20C |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 25 | 2023, November 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, October 15 | Available. Released 2023, December 06 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has more RAM, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Tecno Spark 20C?
Tecno Spark 20C — 6 GB for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 8 GB for the Tecno Spark 20C.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Tecno Spark 20C?
Tecno Spark 20C — 195 g for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus 185 g for the Tecno Spark 20C.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy A05 or Tecno Spark 20C?
Tecno Spark 20C — Oct 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy A05 versus Nov 2023 for the Tecno Spark 20C.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A05 or the Tecno Spark 20C rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A05 7/10 and the Tecno Spark 20C 7/10.
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