Infinix Hot 5 Vs Tecno Spark K7: Differences and Similarities

Tecno Spark K7 VS Infinix Hot 5 Comparison

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:

FEATURETecno Spark K7Infinix Hot 5
Operating SystemAndroid OS, v7.1.1 (Nougat)Android OS, v7.1.1 (Nougat)
Device typeSmart PhoneSmart Phone
SimDual Sim (Micro + Micro)Dual Sim
ANNOUNCED
StatusAvailableAvailable
Global Release DateAugust 1, 20172017, August 28th
Kenyan Release DateAugust 1, 20172017, August 28th
BODY
Dimensions153.0 x 76.4 x 7.9 mm154.8 by 77.7 by 8.35 mm
Weight155 g168 grams
Body MaterialPlasticPlastic
DISPLAY
Screen size5.5 inches5.5" inches
Form FactorTouchTouch
Screen resolution720x 1280 pixels720 x 1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive TouchscreenCapacitive Touchscreen
Technology (Display Type)IPS LCDIPS LCD
PROCESSOR
CPUQuad core 1.3GHzQuad-Core 1.3 GHz
GPUMaliMali-T720
ChipsetMediatekMT6580
STORAGE
Internal Storage16 GB Storage16GB Storage
RAM1 GB RAM2GB RAM
External StorageUp to 32 GBUp to 32 GB
Card SlotmicroSD CardmicroSD Card
PhonebookYesYes
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IMSMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
Call RecordsYesYes
CAMERA
Primary camera13MP Camera LED Flash8 MP Camera
Front Camera5 MP Camera5 MP Camera Led Flash
Video RecordingYes, 1080 @ 30 fpsYes
Camera FeaturesGeo Tagging, PanoramaGeo Tagging, Panorama
MULTIMEDIA
Audio PlayerMP3, AAC, WAVMP3, AAC, WAV
Video PlayerMP4, H.264, H.263, HD, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263, HD,H.264, AAC, AAC+
GamesYesYes
FM RadioYesYes
SpeakersYesYes
Audio Jack3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm Audio Jack
BATTERY
Type3000 mAh batteryNon removable Li-Ion 4000 mAh battery
Stand byNAUpto 837 hours
Talk timeNA24 to 35 hours
CONNECTIVITY
GPRSYesYes
EdgeYesYes
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetoothv4.2v4.1, LE, A2DP
USBType v2.0microUSB v2.0
GPS Facilitywith A-GPSwith A-GPS, GLONASS
BrowserHTMLHTML5
3G SpeedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE
NETWORK SUPPORT
3GHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHzHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
2GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHzGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
4GNoNo
OTHER FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint ScannerFingerprint Sensor

Prices

We have listed prices for both Kenya and Nigeria. Find the below

KENYA PRICE
Infinix Hot 5KSh.10,000 Order Now
Tecno Spark K7KSh. 8,999 Order Now
NIGERIA PRICE
Infinix Hot 5₦ 39,000 Order Now
Tecno Spark K7₦ 38,300 Order Now