Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark 50 Pro
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
WinsBattery
Spark 50 Pro
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Spark 50 Pro
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy A42 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (324,686 pts)
WinsDisplay
Spark 50 Pro
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
Galaxy A42 5G
Total weight (193g)
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≈ Tie
Specs-per-dollar (server score)
≈ TieFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy A42 5G | Spark 50 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.6" | 6.78" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| Super AMOLED | IPS LCD | |
| — | 120Hz | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Single | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), unspecified sensors | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750 5G (8 nm) | Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| 324,686 | — | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 128 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 15W | 60W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 193g | — | |
| 8.6mm | 7.8mm | |
| plastic | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.