Tecno Spark Go 2 VS ZTE Blade A56

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 are similar in design in a few areas but also differ in some key aspects. Both phones have the same thickness of 8.3 mm, giving them a similarly slim profile. The width of the Tecno Spark Go 2 is 77 mm, while the ZTE Blade A56 is just slightly wider at 77.4 mm, making the difference almost negligible. In terms of height, the Tecno Spark Go 2 measures 165.6 mm, slightly shorter than the ZTE Blade A56, which stands at 167.6 mm.

One notable difference is that the Tecno Spark Go 2 is water-resistant, offering some protection against water, while the ZTE Blade A56 has no such feature. The volume of the two phones is also slightly different, with the Tecno Spark Go 2 having a volume of 105.83 cm³, compared to the ZTE Blade A56’s 107.67 cm³, making the ZTE phone a little bulkier.

Neither phone has a rugged build, and neither is foldable, which keeps both devices in the standard form factor range. Overall, while there are small variations in size and water resistance, both phones share quite similar design characteristics.

The displays of the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 are quite similar in many aspects but have some differences. Both phones feature an LCD, IPS display with the same resolution of 720 x 1600 px, ensuring sharp visuals. The Tecno Spark Go 2 has a screen size of 6.67″, while the ZTE Blade A56 has a slightly larger 6.75″ display, giving the ZTE phone a bit more screen real estate.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 has a higher refresh rate of 120Hz, which offers smoother scrolling and gameplay compared to the ZTE Blade A56, which is limited to a 90Hz refresh rate. The Tecno phone also has a slightly higher pixel density of 263 ppi, versus the ZTE phone's 260 ppi, though the difference in clarity may not be very noticeable in day-to-day use.

In terms of additional features, the Tecno Spark Go 2 does not include branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10 support, or Dolby Vision. The ZTE Blade A56, however, does feature branded damage-resistant glass, providing some added durability. Both phones do not support HDR10+ and lack an Always-On Display or a secondary screen, and both have a touch screen.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 both feature similar performance specifications but have a few key differences. Both phones are equipped with 4GB of RAM, and their chipsets are from Unisoc, with the Tecno Spark Go 2 using the Unisoc T7250 and the ZTE Blade A56 using the Unisoc T7200. The Tecno Spark Go 2's chipset offers slightly higher CPU speeds, with two cores running at 1.8 GHz and six cores running at 1.6 GHz, while the ZTE Blade A56 has all cores running at 1.6 GHz.

In terms of Geekbench performance, the Tecno Spark Go 2 achieves a multi-core score of 1461 and a single-core score of 437 in Geekbench 6, while the ZTE Blade A56 scores 1391 and 371, respectively. The results from Geekbench 5 follow a similar pattern, with the Tecno Spark Go 2 scoring 1350 for multi-core and 357 for single-core, while the ZTE Blade A56 scores 1175 and 313, respectively.

When it comes to the GPU, both phones use the Mali G57, but the Tecno Spark Go 2 has a slightly faster GPU clock speed of 850 MHz compared to the ZTE Blade A56’s 650 MHz. The Tecno Spark Go 2 also has two GPU execution units, while the ZTE Blade A56 has only one. Other specifications such as RAM speed, GPU version, and maximum supported memory (12GB for the Tecno vs 14GB for the ZTE) are similar but differ slightly, with the ZTE supporting more maximum memory. Both phones have integrated LTE and use the same semiconductor size (12 nm), and both have a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 10W.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 feature a 13 MP main camera and an 8 MP front camera. However, the main difference lies in the main camera's configuration. The Tecno Spark Go 2 has a single-lens main camera, while the ZTE Blade A56 has a dual-lens main camera. Both phones offer video recording at 1080 x 30 fps and support features like slow-motion video recording, manual exposure, touch autofocus, and the ability to create panoramas in-camera. They also share similar specifications for features like manual ISO, serial shot mode, and manual focus.

For flash options, the Tecno Spark Go 2 has two LEDs in its flash, whereas the ZTE Blade A56 only has one. Neither phone includes a dual-tone LED flash, front-facing LED flash, or RGB LED flash. Both devices also lack support for HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, and neither phone has a front-facing camera under the display. Additionally, both phones have CMOS sensors, but neither offers built-in optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, or 360° panorama shooting capabilities.

While both phones support HDR for photos and videos, neither one includes more advanced features such as shooting in RAW or manual shutter speed adjustments. The front cameras are identical in terms of resolution and do not feature dual-lens setups, so their performance in selfies and video calls should be quite similar.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 both run Android 15 and share a wide range of similar features. Both devices include privacy options such as clipboard warnings, location privacy settings, and camera/microphone privacy controls. Additionally, they both support theme customization, can block app tracking, and have notification permissions. Features like dark mode, battery health checks, extra dim mode, and offloading apps are also present on both phones.

Other shared features include the ability to play games while they download, Live Text, full-page screenshots, split screen support, and Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode. Both phones are also equipped with voice commands and offline voice recognition, and they track the current position of the device. Additionally, both phones support widgets and are multi-user systems, with customizable notifications and sharing intents. They also have a child lock feature and are free and open source.

However, there are a few features that are not mentioned for either phone, such as focus modes, dynamic theming, and Quick Start. Neither phone receives direct OS updates, and both lack support for Wi-Fi password sharing. In terms of unique features, the ZTE Blade A56 and Tecno Spark Go 2 have the same functionality across the board in this group.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 both come with a 5000 mAh battery, providing similar battery capacity for long-lasting performance. Neither phone supports wireless charging, and both feature a rechargeable battery with a battery level indicator. Additionally, both phones have non-removable batteries.

The main difference between the two devices lies in their charging speeds. The Tecno Spark Go 2 supports fast charging at 15W, while the ZTE Blade A56 supports fast charging at 10W. This means that the Tecno phone charges faster than the ZTE phone, though both devices can still charge quickly compared to standard charging speeds.

Both devices have similar core battery features, such as the ability to support fast charging and having a battery level indicator. However, the slight edge in charging speed goes to the Tecno Spark Go 2 due to its 15W fast charging support.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 offer a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect traditional wired headphones or speakers. Neither phone features stereo speakers, meaning both are limited to single-channel audio output. Additionally, neither phone supports advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, which could enhance wireless audio quality.

Both devices also include an FM radio, providing users the ability to listen to over-the-air radio broadcasts without needing an internet connection. There are no significant differences between the two phones in terms of audio features, as they share the same set of capabilities.

Overall, the audio specs are almost identical for both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56, with both supporting a 3.5 mm audio jack, lacking stereo speakers, and offering an FM radio for traditional radio listening.

The Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 both support 4G connectivity and share similar features in terms of wireless connectivity. Both phones offer Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) support and have USB Type-C ports for charging and data transfer. The Tecno Spark Go 2 supports dual SIM cards (2 SIM), while the ZTE Blade A56 only supports a single SIM card (1 SIM). Additionally, both phones have an external memory slot for expandable storage.

In terms of NFC, the Tecno Spark Go 2 does not have NFC support, whereas the ZTE Blade A56 includes NFC, allowing for contactless payments and other NFC-based functions. Both phones support GPS and Galileo positioning systems for navigation, and both have accelerometers and cellular modules. Neither device features an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, or built-in projector.

Both phones have fingerprint scanners for security, but the ZTE Blade A56 has a slightly slower upload speed of 100 MBits/s compared to the Tecno Spark Go 2’s 150 MBits/s. Neither phone offers emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, motion tracking, optical tracking, or 3D facial recognition. Both phones lack a heart rate monitor, an iris scanner, and a stylus, and neither supports ANT+ or has DLNA certification.

Both the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 feature a video light, which helps improve lighting in low-light video recording situations. Neither phone has sapphire glass displays, curved displays, or e-paper displays, meaning both phones have standard flat displays without the benefits of these more specialized screen technologies.

Overall, the Tecno Spark Go 2 and ZTE Blade A56 are quite similar in this group, with both offering the same features for video lighting and display technology.