Head to head

Realme C73 vs Tecno Spark 20

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 14 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Realme C73 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 20 still wins on camera, 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 32,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Realme C73 takes it by 4.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Realme C73 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Spark 20 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Realme C73 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Level

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Level

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 2,000 less.
  • Realme C73 charges 15W faster.

Buy the Realme C73 if…

you care most about performance and battery & charging.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

you care most about camera.

Full specification comparison

Specification Realme C73 Tecno Spark 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 32,999 PKR 30,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date September 2025 (expected in Pakistan) December 2023
Dimensions 165.7 × 76.2 × 7.9 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 195 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No official IP rating IP53 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.72 inches Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 1080 × 2400 pixels (~392 ppi) Better 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD, 120Hz IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection Panda Glass (or equivalent hardened glass) Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MP2
Operating system Android 15 with Realme UI Android 13 with HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 6 GB / 8 GB 8GB
Internal storage 128 GB / 256 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSDXC (dedicated slot) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera 50 MP (wide) + 2 MP (depth) 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
Selfie camera 8 MP 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 33W wired fast charging Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.3 v5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0 USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Realme C73 or Tecno Spark 20?

Realme C73 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.2 points. It wins on performance and battery & charging. Tecno Spark 20 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Realme C73 and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?

Realme C73 is listed at PKR 32,999 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 2,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Realme C73 or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Realme C73 or Tecno Spark 20?

Realme C73 leads on battery. Realme C73 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 20 a 5000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Realme C73 or Tecno Spark 20?

Realme C73 is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme C73 runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm) while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.