Tecno Spark 40 vs Motorola Moto G06 Power
Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.67-inch Tecno Spark 40 (with MediaTek Helio G81) that was released on July 2, 2025, against the Motorola Moto G06 Power, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme and came out 2 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.
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Key differences
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 40
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 18W)
- Weighs 32 grams less
- Has a built-in infrared port
Reasons to consider the Motorola Moto G06 Power
- Comes with 1800 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
Review
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
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Value for money (Beta)
Tests and specifications
Comparison table of technical specifications and testsDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.88 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1640 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | 263 ppi | 260 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max rated brightness | - | 600 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.2% | 84.6% |
Design and build
| Height | 165.6 mm (6.52 inches) | 171.35 mm (6.75 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) | 8.82 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 220 g (7.76 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Rear material | - | Eco-leather |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Gray, Blue | Blue, Green, Brown |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Repairability | - | Excellent (4.13/5) |
| Drop resistance | - | Excellent (A) · 270 drops |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme |
| Max clock | 2000 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 501 | - |
| Multi-core score | 1410 | - |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 144990 | 143539 |
| GPU | 24069 | 23709 |
| Memory | 108375 | 90462 |
| UX | 110853 | 100898 |
| Total score | 388287 | 358608 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | Less than 3 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 40
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-05-25 (Shuvo) | AnTuTu 11 | 388287 |
Motorola Moto G06 Power
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-01-10 -> stephnradd | AnTuTu 11 | 358608 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | - |
| Memory card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 1024 GB | Up to 1024 GB |
Software
| Operating system | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | Hello UI |
| OS updates | - | 7 years |
Battery
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 21 min) | Yes |
| Full charging time | 0:56 hr | - |
| Battery cycles | - | 1200 cycles |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow motion | - | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 50 MP |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | - | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | - | 0.64 mm |
| Sensor size | - | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
| Aperture | - | f/2.1 |
| Sensor | CMOS | - |
| Pixel size | - | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No | No |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB-Storage mode - OTG |
- Charging - USB-Storage mode |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Depends on the region |
| Infrared port | Yes | No |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| LTE Cat* | - | 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
Other
| Category | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | July 2025 | September 2025 |
| Release date | July 2025 | September 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $130 | $89 |
| Successor | - Tecno Spark 50 5G | - |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
- Proximity sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 45 W | Not included |
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life is more important to you, then choose the Motorola Moto G06 Power. But if the camera, gaming, and connectivity are more of a priority – go for the Tecno Spark 40.
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