Tecno Phantom 8 vs Tecno Spark CM
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Tecno Phantom 8
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Tecno Spark CM
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Tecno Phantom 8
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Tecno Phantom 8
Lighter body
Tecno Spark CM
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1920 | 1440 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 720 |
| PPI | 386 | 282 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified version) |
| Screen-to-body | 70.4 | 76.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T880MP2 | Mali-T720MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Helio P25 | Mediatek MT6737 |
| Process (nm) | 16 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDHC |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM | 16GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Quad-LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.6 | 13 MP, f/2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 20 MP, f/2, (wide) | 8 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3500 | 3050 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | — |
Body
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 160 | 152.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.9 | 5.6 |
| Weight (g) | 185 | 172 |
| Width (mm) | 79.5 | 71.7 |
Launch
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018, April. Released 2018, April | 2017, December. Released 2017, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40 | 1, 3, 8, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Tecno Phantom 8 | Tecno Spark CM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Tecno Phantom 8 and Tecno Spark CM are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Tecno Phantom 8 packs a 3500 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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