Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Spark 20C
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 16/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Tecno Spark 20C
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 49 points higher (65/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | Tecno Spark 20C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | — | |
| Display | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1968x2184 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP48 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Price | $1999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Tecno Spark 20C
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 20C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Tecno Spark 20C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (45/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 49 points (65/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Spark 20C?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.