Samsung Galaxy A07 4G VS Tecno Spark 40C

The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C both come with water resistance, but the level of protection differs slightly. The A07 4G has an IP54 rating, which offers protection against dust and water splashes, while the Spark 40C has a higher IP64 rating, providing full dust protection and resistance to water splashes from all directions.

In terms of size, the two phones are quite similar. The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G has a thickness of 7.6 mm, a width of 77.4 mm, and a height of 164.4 mm, resulting in a compact volume of 96.7 cm³. Meanwhile, the Tecno Spark 40C is slightly thicker at 8.4 mm and a bit taller at 165.6 mm. Its width is 77 mm, and its volume is 107.1 cm³, making it marginally bulkier.

Neither phone features a rugged build, and neither can be folded, so both devices prioritize a standard smartphone design with no folding or extreme durability features.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C feature LCD IPS displays, offering vibrant colors and wide viewing angles. The screen sizes are very close, with the A07 4G sporting a 6.7″ display, while the Spark 40C has a slightly smaller 6.67″ screen. The pixel density is nearly identical, with the A07 4G at 262 ppi and the Spark 40C at 263 ppi, meaning the sharpness of both displays will be very similar.

Both phones share the same resolution of 720 x 1600 px, which ensures decent clarity for everyday use. However, the refresh rate differs: the A07 4G has a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Spark 40C steps up to 120Hz, offering smoother scrolling and transitions on the Tecno device.

Neither device features branded damage-resistant glass, HDR10 or HDR10+ support, Always-On Display, Dolby Vision, or a secondary screen. Both phones have a touch screen, providing standard touchscreen functionality.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C come with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM. However, they differ in several performance aspects. The A07 4G features the more powerful Mediatek Helio G99 chipset with a CPU speed of 2 x 2.2 GHz and 6 x 2.0 GHz. In contrast, the Spark 40C uses the Mediatek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, with a slightly lower CPU speed of 2 x 2.0 GHz and 6 x 1.8 GHz.

In terms of benchmarking, the A07 4G outperforms the Spark 40C with a Geekbench 6 multi-core result of 1979, compared to the Spark 40C's 1391. Similarly, in single-core performance, the A07 4G scores 729, while the Spark 40C scores 420. The A07 4G also benefits from faster RAM at 4266 MHz, compared to the Spark 40C's 1800 MHz.

The A07 4G has a more advanced 6 nm semiconductor size, compared to the Spark 40C's 12 nm. This results in better power efficiency and overall performance on the A07 4G. Additionally, the A07 4G has a higher maximum memory bandwidth (17.1 GB/s) and supports up to 12GB of RAM, while the Spark 40C is limited to 8GB of RAM and a maximum memory bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s. Both phones support 64-bit architecture, integrated LTE, and use big.LITTLE technology for efficient performance, but the A07 4G's hardware specifications are generally more advanced.

The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C both feature an 8MP front camera, though there are several differences in their main camera setups. The A07 4G has a dual-lens main camera with a 50MP primary sensor and a 2MP secondary sensor, while the Spark 40C has a single 13MP main camera. The A07 4G's dual lenses offer more versatility in photography, while the Spark 40C uses a simpler single-lens setup.

Both phones share similar features in terms of camera functionality, including continuous autofocus when recording movies, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and the ability to shoot slow-motion video. They also both have a built-in HDR mode, manual exposure, and manual ISO settings. However, the A07 4G supports video recording at 1080p 60fps, while the Spark 40C is limited to 1080p 30fps. Both phones also have a flash, but neither features a front-facing LED flash or dual-tone LED flash.

Neither phone supports advanced video recording formats like HDR10 or Dolby Vision, and neither has features like 3D photo/video recording or a front-facing camera under the display. Both phones also have the ability to create panoramas in-camera and use touch autofocus, but neither supports raw photo capture.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C run on Android 15, offering a similar range of features for users looking for an up-to-date experience. They both include clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. In addition, both devices allow blocking app tracking, offer on-device machine learning, and provide options for customizable notifications, dark mode, and battery health checks.

In terms of additional functionality, both phones support features like PiP (Picture-in-Picture), full-page screenshots, split screen, and Live Text. They also have offline voice recognition, voice commands, and the ability to track the device’s current location. Notably, both devices allow users to offload apps, create widgets, and use a multi-user system.

However, there are a few features that are common to both phones, like having Wi-Fi password sharing, but neither device offers it. Neither device supports focus modes, Quick Start, or gets direct OS updates. Both are free and open-source, and both feature a child lock for added security.

The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C both feature large batteries, with the A07 4G having a 5000 mAh battery and the Spark 40C offering a larger 6000 mAh battery. Both devices support fast charging, but the A07 4G charges at a faster rate of 25W, compared to the Spark 40C's 18W charging speed.

Neither phone supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, and neither has a removable battery. Both devices are equipped with a battery level indicator and come with rechargeable batteries.

Overall, while both phones have solid battery capacities, the Spark 40C offers more battery power, whereas the A07 4G supports faster charging speeds.

The Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C offer different audio features. The A07 4G includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the Spark 40C does not. On the other hand, the Spark 40C has stereo speakers, while the A07 4G does not, providing a single speaker setup.

Neither phone supports advanced audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, meaning both devices have basic audio quality features. Additionally, the A07 4G includes a radio, while the Spark 40C does not.

In summary, the A07 4G offers a 3.5 mm audio jack and a radio, while the Spark 40C has stereo speakers but lacks the 3.5 mm jack and radio.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C support 2 SIM cards and offer USB Type-C connectivity. However, the download and upload speeds differ: the A07 4G supports a faster download speed of 650 MBits/s and an upload speed of 150 MBits/s, while the Spark 40C offers a lower download speed of 300 MBits/s and an upload speed of 100 MBits/s.

Both phones come with GPS and accelerometers, and neither includes NFC or emergency SOS via satellite. They both support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and neither has a barometer, infrared sensor, HDMI output, or built-in projector. Additionally, neither device features 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, or a heart rate monitor, and neither supports motion tracking or optical tracking.

When it comes to security, both the A07 4G and Spark 40C are equipped with fingerprint scanners. Both devices also support Galileo for satellite navigation, and neither has crash detection or DLNA certification. Overall, the connectivity and features are very similar across both models, with slight variations in speed and certain additional sensors.

Both the Samsung Galaxy A07 4G and Tecno Spark 40C feature a video light, making them capable of enhancing low-light video recording. Neither device has sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display, meaning both phones have standard display features without these premium or specialized options.

In summary, the two phones share the same key features in this group, with both offering a video light but lacking sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.