Tecno Spark 40C vs Spark 40
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Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.67-inch Tecno Spark 40C (with MediaTek Helio G81) that was released on July 19, 2025, against the Tecno Spark 40, which is powered by the same chip and came out 1 month 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 40C
- Comes with 800 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 40
- Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 18W)
- 13% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 501 and 444 points
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 | 6.67 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | 263 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | Yes (60-120 Hz) | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.2% | 84.2% |
Design and build
| Height | 165.6 mm (6.52 inches) | 165.6 mm (6.52 inches) |
| Width | 77 mm (3.03 inches) | 77 mm (3.03 inches) |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Weight | 190 g (6.7 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Waterproof | IP64 | IP64 |
| Rear material | Plastic | - |
| Frame material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White, Black, Gray, Blue | White, Black, Gray, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| 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 | 444 | 501 |
| Multi-core score | 1372 | 1410 |
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
| CPU | 140880 | 144990 |
| GPU | 23707 | 24069 |
| Memory | 88844 | 108375 |
| UX | 110027 | 110853 |
| Total score | 363458 | 388287 |
| Samples | [2 tests] | Less than 3 |
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 8115 | - |
| Video editing | 5775 | - |
| Photo editing | 16330 | - |
| Data manipulation | 5146 | - |
| Writing score | 8908 | - |
Recent User Tests
Tecno Spark 40C
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ 2026-07-05 (Zoro) | Battery life | SOT 9:00 / 9:00 |
| ๐ 2026-04-11 -> Alehakind | AnTuTu | 363458 |
| ๐ 2025-10-10 (K) | AnTuTu | 356117 |
Tecno Spark 40
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ 2026-05-25 (Shuvo) | AnTuTu | 388287 |
Memory
| RAM size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory clock | 1800 MHz | 1800 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 15 |
| ROM | HIOS 15.1 | HIOS 15 |
Battery
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Max charge power | 18 W | 45 W |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Replaceable | No | No |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Reverse charging | No | No |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes (50% in 21 min) |
| Full charging time | - | 0:56 hr |
Main camera
| Matrix | 13 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | Dual LED | Dual 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: 13 MP 2) Depth: 8 MP |
1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Depth |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
- Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
| Image resolution | 13 MP | 50 MP |
| Aperture | f/1.8 | - |
| Focal length | 27 mm | - |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Selfie camera
| Megapixels | 8 megapixels | 8 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 | 5.3 |
| 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 | Depends on the region |
| 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 | July 2025 |
| Release date | August 2025 | July 2025 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $100 | $130 |
| 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 | Yes, 45 W |
*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 Tecno Spark 40C. But if the camera and design are more of a priority โ go for the Tecno Spark 40.
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