Tecno Spark 20C vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 16/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 20C has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi Civi 1S has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.6mm).

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 20C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 20C vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 19 points higher (35/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (46/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 20C Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor MediaTek Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.5" OLED
Resolution 720x1612 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 55W
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 166 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (46/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 20C and the Xiaomi Civi 1S are nearly equal (36/100 vs 32/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (92/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20C or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 20C — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20C and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Tecno Spark 20C has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 20C or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S leads on camera score (46/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20C over the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.