Tecno Spark 40 vs Spark 30
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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 Tecno Spark 30, which is powered by MediaTek Helio G91 and came out 9 months before. 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
- Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
- Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 18W)
- 10% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (388K versus 354K)
- More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
- 19% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 501 and 420 points
- The phone is 9 months newer
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 30
- Has 2x more RAM: 8GB versus 4GB
- 51% higher pixel density (396 vs 263 PPI)
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 | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 1080 x 2460 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 263 ppi | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | No |
| Max rated brightness | - | 800 nits |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.2% | 86.5% |
Design and build
| Height | 165.6 mm (6.52 inches) | 168 mm (6.61 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 76.4 mm (3.01 inches) |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) | 7.9 mm (0.31 inches) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 193 g (6.81 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Rear material | - | Eco-leather |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Gray, Blue | White, Black |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G91 |
| 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 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55 - 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75 |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Lithography process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | MediaTek APU |
| Graphics | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| GPU shading units | 48 | 48 |
| GPU clock | 820 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| FLOPS | ~78.7 GFLOPS | ~96 GFLOPS |
Benchmarks
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
| Single-core score | 501 | 420 |
| Multi-core score | 1410 | 1442 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 144990 | 134211 |
| GPU | 24069 | 27757 |
| Memory | 108375 | 94362 |
| UX | 110853 | 97828 |
| Total score | 388287 | 354158 |
| Samples | Less than 3 | [2 tests] |
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Graphics test | - | 1 FPS |
| Graphics score | - | 84 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | - | 9173 |
| Video editing | - | 6712 |
| Photo editing | - | 17008 |
| Data manipulation | - | 5344 |
| Writing score | - | 8998 |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 40
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2026-05-25 (Shuvo) | AnTuTu 11 | 388287 |
Tecno Spark 30
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 2025-10-28 (Эрмек) | AnTuTu 11 | 354158 |
| 📘 2025-10-27 (w3infox) | AnTuTu 11 | 354158 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | 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 14 |
| ROM | HIOS 15 | HIOS 14.5 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Max charge power | 45 W | 18 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes (50% in 21 min) | Yes (50% in 40 min) |
| Full charging time | 0:56 hr | 1:50 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 50 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Quad LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K video recording | No | No |
| 4K video recording | No | No |
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Sensor | - | Sony IMX682 |
| Sensor size | - | 1/1.7" (≈ 0.59 inch) |
| Pixel size | - | 0.8 micron |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | No | No |
| 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 |
| 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 - OTG |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| NFC* | Depends on the region | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Number of SIM* | 2 | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano | Nano |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM support* | No | No |
| Hybrid slot | No | No |
| 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 2024 |
| Release date | July 2025 | October 2024 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $130 | $130 |
| Successor | - Tecno Spark 50 5G | - 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 | Yes, 18 W |
Further details
Notes on Spark 30:
- In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7 mm, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 mm thick.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
Conclusion
If the battery life and software are more important to you, then choose the Tecno Spark 40. But if the performance is more of a priority – go for the Tecno Spark 30.
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