Tecno Spark 40
Tecno Spark 40C

Tecno Spark 40 Tecno Spark 40C

Common Features

  • Both devices are water resistant.
  • Both devices have a width of 77 mm.
  • Both devices have a height of 165.6 mm.
  • Both devices have an IP64 Ingress Protection rating.
  • Both devices do not have a rugged build.
  • Both devices cannot be folded.
  • Both devices feature an LCD, IPS display.
  • Both devices have a screen size of 6.67 inches.
  • Both devices have a pixel density of 263 ppi.
  • Both devices have a resolution of 720 x 1600 px.
  • Both devices do not have branded damage-resistant glass.
  • Both devices do not support HDR10.
  • Both devices do not support HDR10+.
  • Both devices do not have an Always-On Display.
  • Both devices have 256GB of internal storage.
  • Both devices are equipped with 8GB of RAM.
  • Both devices use the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset.
  • Both devices have the Mali G52 MP2 GPU.
  • Both devices have a CPU speed of 2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz.
  • Both devices support phase-detection autofocus for photos.

Main Differences

  • The thickness is 7.7 mm on Tecno Spark 40 and 8.4 mm on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • The volume is 98.18424 cm³ on Tecno Spark 40 and 107.11008 cm³ on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • The main camera has 50 MP on Tecno Spark 40 and 13 MP on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • The video recording resolution of the main camera is 1440 x 30 fps on Tecno Spark 40 and 1080 x 30 fps on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • Tecno Spark 40 has two flash LEDs, while Tecno Spark 40C has one flash LED.
  • Tecno Spark 40 does not support slow-motion video recording, whereas Tecno Spark 40C does.
  • Tecno Spark 40 does not have a built-in HDR mode, but Tecno Spark 40C does.
  • The battery power is 5200 mAh on Tecno Spark 40 and 6000 mAh on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • The charging speed is 45W on Tecno Spark 40 and 18W on Tecno Spark 40C.
  • Tecno Spark 40 has a 3.5 mm audio jack, but Tecno Spark 40C does not.
Specs Comparison
Tecno Spark 40

Tecno Spark 40

Tecno Spark 40C

Tecno Spark 40C

Design:
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
thickness 7.7 mm 8.4 mm
width 77 mm 77 mm
height 165.6 mm 165.6 mm
volume 98.18424 cm³ 107.11008 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP64 IP64
has a rugged build
can be folded

Both the Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C share some key design features, such as water resistance and an IP64 Ingress Protection rating, ensuring they are both resistant to dust and water splashes.

The Tecno Spark 40 is slightly thinner at 7.7 mm, compared to the Spark 40C's 8.4 mm thickness. Despite this difference, both devices have the same width and height, measuring 77 mm and 165.6 mm, respectively. The Spark 40 is a bit more compact in terms of volume, with a size of 98.18 cm³, while the Spark 40C has a larger volume of 107.11 cm³.

Neither device has a rugged build or the ability to fold, which means both are designed with a more standard form factor rather than being designed for extreme durability or portability.

Display:
Display type LCD, IPS LCD, IPS
screen size 6.67" 6.67"
pixel density 263 ppi 263 ppi
resolution 720 x 1600 px 720 x 1600 px
has branded damage-resistant glass
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C have identical display specifications. Both feature a 6.67-inch LCD display with IPS technology, ensuring clear and vibrant visuals from various angles. They share the same resolution of 720 x 1600 px, which results in a pixel density of 263 ppi for both models, offering decent clarity for everyday tasks.

Neither device includes branded damage-resistant glass, nor do they support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, meaning both displays are limited in terms of advanced visual enhancements. Additionally, neither device features an Always-On Display or a secondary screen.

Both the Spark 40 and Spark 40C have a touch screen, ensuring an interactive and responsive user experience for both models.

Performance:
internal storage 256GB 256GB
RAM 8GB 8GB
Chipset (SoC) name MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra
GPU name Mali G52 MP2 Mali G52 MP2
CPU speed 2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz 2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz
Geekbench 6 result (multi) 1391 1391
Geekbench 6 result (single) 420 420
Geekbench 5 result (multi) 1300 1300
Geekbench 5 result (single) 350 350
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
semiconductor size 12 nm 12 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
OpenGL version 3.2 3.2
OpenGL ES version 3.2 3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 8 threads 8 threads
Has TrustZone
maximum memory bandwidth 13.41 GB/s 13.41 GB/s
OpenCL version 2 2
memory channels 2 2
L2 cache 0.3 MB 0.3 MB
eMMC version 5.1 5.1
maximum memory amount 8GB 8GB
GPU execution units 2 2
GPU turbo 950 MHz 950 MHz
number of transistors 5500 million 5500 million
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 5W 5W
DDR memory version 4 4
shading units 32 32
turbo clock speed 2GHz 2GHz
L3 cache 1 MB 1 MB

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C have identical performance specifications across the board. Both models feature the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset paired with the Mali G52 MP2 GPU, offering solid processing power for a range of tasks. They both operate with 8GB of RAM, clocked at 1800 MHz, and provide 256GB of internal storage, ensuring ample space for apps and data.

In terms of processing power, both devices share the same CPU configuration: 2 high-performance cores at 2 GHz and 6 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz. Both devices also feature 8 CPU threads and utilize big.LITTLE technology. The Geekbench results for both models are the same, with a multi-core score of 1391 and a single-core score of 420 on Geekbench 6, and 1300 and 350 on Geekbench 5, respectively.

Other specifications such as RAM speed, semiconductor size (12 nm), memory channels (2), and GPU turbo speed (950 MHz) are also identical. Both phones are equipped with integrated LTE, support 64-bit processing, and include integrated graphics. The thermal design power (TDP) for both models is 5W, and they both support DirectX 12, OpenGL version 3.2, and OpenCL version 2. Furthermore, the number of transistors is the same at 5500 million, and both devices offer a maximum memory bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s and an L3 cache of 1 MB.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 50 MP 13 MP
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 8MP 8MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 1440 x 30 fps 1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 2 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 0x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C differ in their main camera specifications. The Spark 40 features a 50 MP main camera, while the Spark 40C has a 13 MP main camera. Both phones offer a single-lens main camera setup, with no dual-lens or multi-lens options. The video recording resolution for the Spark 40 is higher at 1440 x 30 fps, compared to the Spark 40C's 1080 x 30 fps.

Both phones have the same 8 MP front camera and share a number of other features, including continuous autofocus, phase-detection autofocus for photos, manual exposure, manual ISO, and manual white balance. They also support touch autofocus, serial shot mode, and in-camera panorama creation. However, the Spark 40C supports slow-motion video recording, whereas the Spark 40 does not.

Additional features like a front-facing LED flash, laser autofocus, or the ability to shoot 360° panoramas are not present in either device. Both phones lack branded HDR video recording, and neither has a RGB LED flash or 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Operating system:
Android version Android 15 Android 15
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

Both the Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C run on Android 15 and share a wide range of similar features. Both models have clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and support theme customization. They can block app tracking, offer on-device machine learning, and allow for customizable notifications. Additionally, both devices support dark mode, media picker, and the ability to play games while they download.

There are a few features that both devices have in common, such as full-page screenshots, split-screen support, picture-in-picture (PiP) mode, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and a child lock. They also both support widgets, dynamic theming, and offer an extra dim mode. Both devices also track the current position of the mobile device and support multi-user systems.

However, there are some areas where the two models differ slightly. Neither device gets direct OS updates, and neither has Quick Start. The Spark 40 and Spark 40C both lack Wi-Fi password sharing and focus modes. Other features, such as Mail Privacy Protection, cross-site tracking blocking, PiP, and the ability to use the phone as a PC, are similarly absent in both models.

Battery:
battery power 5200 mAh 6000 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 45W 18W
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C have different battery capacities, with the Spark 40 featuring a 5200 mAh battery and the Spark 40C a larger 6000 mAh battery. Both phones support fast charging, but the Spark 40 offers faster charging speeds at 45W, while the Spark 40C supports 18W fast charging.

Neither device supports wireless charging, and both have non-removable, rechargeable batteries. They also both include a battery level indicator, allowing users to monitor battery status easily.

Overall, while both phones offer similar battery features, the Spark 40C has the edge in terms of battery size, while the Spark 40 stands out with its faster charging capability.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C have some notable differences in their audio features. The Spark 40 includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, allowing users to connect wired headphones, while the Spark 40C does not provide a 3.5 mm audio jack.

Both phones are equipped with stereo speakers for a more immersive audio experience. Neither device supports high-quality Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.

Additionally, neither device includes an FM radio, meaning users will not have access to traditional radio stations on either model.

Connectivity & Features:
release date July 2025 July 2025
has 5G support
SIM cards 2 SIM 2 SIM
Has USB Type-C
has NFC
download speed 300 MBits/s 300 MBits/s
upload speed 100 MBits/s 100 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C are similar in many aspects when it comes to connectivity and features. Both devices support 2 SIM cards and include USB Type-C for charging and data transfer. They also share the same download speed of 300 MBits/s and upload speed of 100 MBits/s. Additionally, both models are equipped with a fingerprint scanner, GPS, Wi-Fi support, and an accelerometer.

Neither phone has 5G support, NFC, or a heart rate monitor. Features like emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, and support for ANT+ are also absent in both models. Both phones lack an infrared sensor, barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, stylus, motion tracking, optical tracking, and a built-in projector.

However, both devices do support Galileo for enhanced GPS functionality, and neither device includes features such as Wi-Fi password sharing or a cellular module with advanced capabilities.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

The Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C share identical features in this category. Both models come with a video light, which can be useful for low-light video recording. Neither device has a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display. These specifications are the same for both phones, meaning there are no differences in this group.

Overall, both the Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C offer the same set of miscellaneous features, with no unique features in this category.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 40C. Both devices feature a 6.67-inch LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and 256GB of internal storage. However, the two models differ in several areas: Tecno Spark 40 has a 50 MP main camera, while Tecno Spark 40C has a 13 MP main camera; the battery capacity is 5200 mAh on the Spark 40 and 6000 mAh on the Spark 40C; charging speeds also vary, with 45W on the Spark 40 and 18W on the Spark 40C. Additionally, the Spark 40 includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, which the Spark 40C lacks.