{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-c61-vs-tecno-spark-20/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:43:54+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme C61 vs Tecno Spark 20",
    "answer": "The Realme C61 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on camera and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 34,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme C61",
            "slug": "realme-c61",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-c61/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-2-2026-10_11_32-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 34999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-02T05:21:18+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.1,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 96.7,
                "overall": 69.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2024",
                    "Dimensions": "167.3 × 76.7 × 7.8 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54 (Dust protected and splash resistant)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.74 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, up to 560 nits brightness",
                    "Protection": "ArmorShell Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8 GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57",
                    "Operating system": "Android 14 Realme UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB (Dynamic RAM Expansion)",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8 (Wide), PDAF Auxiliary AI Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Time-Lapse Professional Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5000 mAh, Non-removable Li-Po battery",
                    "Wired charging": "15W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 20",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-20",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-20/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_31_10-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 30999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:37:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 33,
                "camera": 82,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP53 dust and splash resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.6 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MP2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13 with HiOS 13.5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "v5.2",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-c61",
        "margin": 4.7,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 56,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 33
                },
                "leader": "realme-c61"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 82
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 62.1,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 62.8
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-c61": 96.7,
                    "tecno-spark-20": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-20"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 4,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 20 charges 3W faster."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme C61 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.7 points. It wins on performance. Tecno Spark 20 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Realme C61 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 is listed at PKR 34,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 4,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Realme C61 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme C61 or Tecno Spark 20?",
            "answer": "Realme C61 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C61 runs the Unisoc Tiger T612 (12nm) while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}