What is the difference between “比照” and “比较”？
In oral, we all say "比较". 比照 is seldom used in oral. They are almost equal. You'd better learn sentences first. Examples:
通过比较/比照，旧手机更好用。

那款手机比较漂亮。You can't use 比照 here. Here, 比较 means more or pretty.