Here, we’ll be comparing phones, Tecno Spark K7 and Infinix Hot 5. Both mobile phones, were released in August of 2017.
Display and Design Comparison
when it comes to the design of the two devices, personal preference will play a major role in the choice you make. However, the Tecno Spark K7 is thinner. It measures 7.9mm while the Infinix Hot 5 is 8.35mm.
Both devices have a 5.5-inch display and a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels. So, in this department, it’s an obvious tie.
Performance Difference
When it comes to performance of the two devices, both have exactly the same processor and GPU. Both quad core processors are clocked at 1.3GHz.
However, there is a major difference when it comes to the RAM. In the Tecno Spark K7, you’ll only get 1GB RAM while in the Infinix Hot 5, you get 2GB. Performance wise, the Infinix phone take a major leap here.
Storage wise, you’ll get 16GB in the two devices, with an option to expand the storage using a memory card. Both, support a maximum of 32GB microSD card.
Camera Performance
Lets start with the rear primary cameras. While the Tecno comes with 13 megapixels, the Infinix has 8 megapixels. Both come with an LED Flash for taking photos in low light conditions. Other features common in the two cameras include geotagging, panorama and touch to focus. The Spark K7 is a winner in this department.
Now to the selfie camera. Both have 5 megapixels. However, the major difference here is the LED Flash. The Infinix Hot 5 comes with a front facing LED Flash while the Tecno Spark K7 does not.
So here, Infinix is a clear winner. However, in the overall ranking of the camera, the Tecno Spark K7 takes the lead since it comes with more megapixels at the rear. And generally, Tecno cameras are usually better compared to Infinix.
Battery Capacity Differences
While the Tecno Spark K7 comes with only 3000mAh battery, the Infinix Hot 5 has 4000mAh battery. The Infinix smartphone is a clear winner here since it comes with 33 percent more capacity. This translates to better talk times and standby time.
Other common features include the fingerprint scanners, 4G LTE, Bluetooth and WIFI.
Conclusion
This conclusion will be divided into two sections, depending on the needs of different people. First, lets get pricing out of the way. The Spark is cheaper than the Hot 5..
First, if your major concern is the design of the phone and the camera quality, go for the Tecno Spark K7. The design is much better than that of the Infinix, in addition to having a better camera.
Now, if your concern is the battery and performance, definitely go with the Infinix Hot 5. Not only does it come with more battery capacity, but also twice as much RAM as the Tecno Spark K7.
Here is a side by side comparison of the specifications of the two devices:
FEATURE | Tecno Spark K7 | Infinix Hot 5 |
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Operating System | Android OS, v7.1.1 (Nougat) | Android OS, v7.1.1 (Nougat) |
Device type | Smart Phone | Smart Phone |
Sim | Dual Sim (Micro + Micro) | Dual Sim |
ANNOUNCED | ||
Status | Available | Available |
Global Release Date | August 1, 2017 | 2017, August 28th |
Kenyan Release Date | August 1, 2017 | 2017, August 28th |
BODY | ||
Dimensions | 153.0 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm | 154.8 by 77.7 by 8.35 mm |
Weight | 155 g | 168 grams |
Body Material | Plastic | Plastic |
DISPLAY | ||
Screen size | 5.5 inches | 5.5" inches |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch |
Screen resolution | 720x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen | Capacitive Touchscreen |
Technology (Display Type) | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
PROCESSOR | ||
CPU | Quad core 1.3GHz | Quad-Core 1.3 GHz |
GPU | Mali | Mali-T720 |
Chipset | Mediatek | MT6580 |
STORAGE | ||
Internal Storage | 16 GB Storage | 16GB Storage |
RAM | 1 GB RAM | 2GB RAM |
External Storage | Up to 32 GB | Up to 32 GB |
Card Slot | microSD Card | microSD Card |
Phonebook | Yes | Yes |
Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
Call Records | Yes | Yes |
CAMERA | ||
Primary camera | 13MP Camera LED Flash | 8 MP Camera |
Front Camera | 5 MP Camera | 5 MP Camera Led Flash |
Video Recording | Yes, 1080 @ 30 fps | Yes |
Camera Features | Geo Tagging, Panorama | Geo Tagging, Panorama |
MULTIMEDIA | ||
Audio Player | MP3, AAC, WAV | MP3, AAC, WAV |
Video Player | MP4, H.264, H.263, HD, 3GP | MP4, H.264, H.263, HD,H.264, AAC, AAC+ |
Games | Yes | Yes |
FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
BATTERY | ||
Type | 3000 mAh battery | Non removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery |
Stand by | NA | Upto 837 hours |
Talk time | NA | 24 to 35 hours |
CONNECTIVITY | ||
GPRS | Yes | Yes |
Edge | Yes | Yes |
WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.1, LE, A2DP |
USB | Type v2.0 | microUSB v2.0 |
GPS Facility | with A-GPS | with A-GPS, GLONASS |
Browser | HTML | HTML5 |
3G Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
NETWORK SUPPORT | ||
3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz |
2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
4G | No | No |
OTHER FEATURES | ||
Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor |
Prices
We have listed prices for both Kenya and Nigeria. Find the below
KENYA | PRICE |
Infinix Hot 5 | KSh.10,000 Order Now |
Tecno Spark K7 | KSh. 8,999 Order Now |
NIGERIA | PRICE |
Infinix Hot 5 | ₦ 39,000 Order Now |
Tecno Spark K7 | ₦ 38,300 Order Now |