This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite and TECNO SPARK Go 2 smartphones.
The Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite features a more compact 5.2-inch display, 2,600mAh battery and MediaTek MT6580 chipset.
Meanwhile, the TECNO SPARK Go 2 features a larger 6.67-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 15W charging rate, IP64 dust & water resistance and multiple-camera setup. It is slightly more expensive.
| Specs | Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite | TECNO SPARK Go 2 |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 5.2-inch HD IPS LCD Display (720 x 1280 Pixels 282 ppi) | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 263 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole |
| Size | 144.9 x 72.1 x 9.4 mm | 165.6 x 77.0 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 160 g | ~ |
| Build | Polycarbonate | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP64 dust & splash resistance, 1.5-meter drop resistance | |
| Colors | Gold | Ink Black, Veil White, Titanium Gray |
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TECNO SPARK Go 2 The TECNO SPARK Go 2 has a larger and sharper display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite is more portable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek MT6580 | UNISOC T7250 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Quad Core CPU 4x Cortex-A7 @ 1.3GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 8GB | 64GB or 128GB |
| Expansion | 32GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 15 with HiOS 15 |
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Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite
The Cherry Mobile Desire R8 Lite has better performance, although the TECNO SPARK Go 2 has a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | 8.0 Megapixels Autofocus Dual LED Flash |
Multiple Cameras: 13MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) Decorative Auxiliary lens -Dual LED Flash -Up to 1440p video recording |
| Front Camera |
5.0 Megapixels with Fixed Focus |
8 Megapixels with LED Flash |
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TECNO SPARK Go 2
Based on the specs, TECNO SPARK Go 2 has a higher-resolution 13MP main camera. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Yes |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | A-GPS | GPS |
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TECNO SPARK Go 2
The TECNO SPARK Go 2 has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | No | Yes |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | DTS Audio, Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
No biometric sensors. Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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TECNO SPARK Go 2
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers, DTS audio, USB OTG support, a fingerprint sensor, face recognition, and a compass. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 2600 mAh Li-ion Battery (Removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
5V/1A Charging |
15W charging rate |
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TECNO SPARK Go 2
The TECNO SPARK Go 2 has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱2,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱3,299.00 - Official price of 3GB+64GB version in the Philippines ₱3,599.00 - Official price of 3GB+128GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 2017 | July 14, 2025 |
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