HMD Vibe vs Tecno Spark 8C

The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Vibe leads — 27/100 vs 24/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 8C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the HMD Vibe is faster in AnTuTu (424,216 vs 153,667); the Tecno Spark 8C has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't.

The HMD Vibe edges out the Tecno Spark 8C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe

Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 63
Value for money —

Tecno Spark 8C

Performance 9
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 53
Value for money 36

What makes HMD Vibe better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 424216 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 412 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1423 vs 846
  • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 186g vs 191g

  • Higher performance (31/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)

What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 22/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the HMD Vibe scores 3 points higher (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe leads (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (31/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Vibe Tecno Spark 8C
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 424216 153667
Geekbench Single 412 205
Geekbench Multi 1423 846
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1480 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz 60 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 10W —
Main camera 13 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB 2GB / 3GB
Storage 128GB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6
Brightness (peak) 600 nits —
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm
Weight 186 g 191 g
Launch price — $100

Camera comparison

HMD Vibe

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Tecno Spark 8C

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

HMD Vibe

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1480
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Tecno Spark 8C

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Battery and charging

HMD Vibe

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Tecno Spark 8C

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Vibe and Tecno Spark 8C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Vibe Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
27/100
424216 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 8C Unisoc SC9863A
24/100 -176.1%
153667 AnTuTu

HMD Vibe leads Tecno Spark 8C by 176.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Vibe

Price unknown

Tecno Spark 8C

$100

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (31/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (66/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Tecno Spark 8C?

The HMD Vibe edges out the Tecno Spark 8C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Tecno Spark 8C?

The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.

Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Tecno Spark 8C?

The HMD Vibe leads on performance (31/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Tecno Spark 8C?

Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 8C (66/100 vs 22/100).