Nokia 5 vs Tecno Spark 20C
The Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 20C leads — 16/100 vs 9/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the Nokia 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.
Nokia 5
Tecno Spark 20C
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nokia 5 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Tecno Spark 20C scores 7 points higher (16/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (98/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nokia 5 | Tecno Spark 20C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | — | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | — | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 152 g | — | |
| Price | $169 | — |
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 20C
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 20C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 20C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (98/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nokia 5 or the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Tecno Spark 20C edges out the Nokia 5 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia 5 and the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Nokia 5 has a MobileRank rating of 9/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.
Should you choose the Nokia 5 over the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Nokia 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.