Tecno Spark 40C VS Tecno Spark Go 5G

Both the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G offer water resistance with an IP64 rating, providing protection against dust and water splashes. However, the Tecno Spark Go 5G is slightly thinner at 8 mm compared to the Tecno Spark 40C's 8.4 mm thickness. When it comes to dimensions, the Tecno Spark 40C measures 165.6 mm in height and 77 mm in width, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G is slightly taller at 167.7 mm and a bit wider at 77.7 mm.

In terms of volume, the Tecno Spark 40C has a larger form factor, with a volume of 107.11 cm³, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G has a smaller volume of 104.24 cm³. Both phones do not feature a rugged build and neither can be folded, making them more standard in design.

Overall, while both devices share similar traits like water resistance and an IP64 rating, the Tecno Spark 40C is marginally thicker and larger in volume, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G is slightly slimmer and more compact in size.

Both the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G feature an LCD, IPS display type, offering similar viewing experiences. The screen size is slightly larger on the Tecno Spark Go 5G, measuring 6.74″, compared to the 6.67″ display on the Tecno Spark 40C. The pixel density is also quite close, with the Spark 40C offering 263 ppi, while the Spark Go 5G has a slightly lower 260 ppi.

Both devices have the same screen resolution of 720 x 1600 px, which results in a similar level of detail on both screens. They also share the same 120Hz refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling and responsiveness in daily tasks and gaming.

Neither phone includes branded damage-resistant glass, supports HDR10 or HDR10+, features an Always-On Display, or supports Dolby Vision. Both models lack a secondary screen and have touchscreens, providing a similar overall display experience in terms of functionality and protection features.

The Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G differ in several key performance specifications. The Tecno Spark 40C is equipped with 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G offers 128GB of storage and 4GB of RAM. The Spark 40C has a MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset with a CPU clocked at 2 x 2 GHz and 6 x 1.8 GHz, paired with a Mali G52 MP2 GPU. In comparison, the Spark Go 5G runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset with a CPU speed of 2 x 2.5 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, and a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU.

Both phones have integrated LTE support, 64-bit architecture, and integrated graphics. The RAM speed of the Tecno Spark 40C is 1800 MHz, while the Spark Go 5G has a slightly faster RAM speed of 2133 MHz. The Tecno Spark 40C is built on a 12 nm semiconductor process, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G uses a more advanced 6 nm process.

In terms of memory bandwidth, the Tecno Spark 40C has a maximum bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s, while the Tecno Spark Go 5G outperforms it with a maximum bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s. Both phones support DirectX 12 and use big.LITTLE technology. Both devices also feature DDR4 memory, ensuring similar memory standards in both models.

The Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G feature different camera specifications. The Spark 40C has a 13 MP main camera, while the Spark Go 5G offers a significantly higher 50 MP main camera. Both devices have a single-lens main camera and do not support dual-tone LED flashes. The Spark 40C’s main camera can record video at 1080 x 30 fps, while the Spark Go 5G can record at a slightly lower 1440 x 30 fps.

For the front camera, the Spark 40C has an 8 MP sensor, while the Spark Go 5G features a 5 MP front camera. Neither device has a front-facing LED flash. Both phones have similar capabilities for video and photo features, including continuous autofocus, phase-detection autofocus, slow-motion recording, manual exposure, manual ISO, serial shot mode, and manual focus. Both also support in-camera panoramas.

Neither phone includes optical image stabilization, laser autofocus, HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording, or the ability to shoot raw images. They both support touch autofocus, manual white balance, and have a CMOS sensor. Both devices lack 3D photo/video recording and front-facing cameras under the display.

Both the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G run on Android 15 and share a comprehensive range of privacy and customization features. They both include clipboard warnings, location and camera/microphone privacy options, and support theme customization. The ability to block app tracking is also present on both devices, along with features like on-device machine learning, notification permissions, media picker, and the option to play games while they download. Both devices support dark mode, battery health checks, and extra dim mode.

In terms of privacy and user control, both phones have similar capabilities, such as the ability to offload apps, customizable notifications, and support for Live Text and full-page screenshots. They also both support split screen, PiP, sharing intents, and a child lock, while being free and open source. The two phones can track the current position of a mobile device, support a multi-user system, and have offline voice recognition and voice commands.

However, there are a few shared limitations: neither device gets direct OS updates, has Quick Start, or supports Wi-Fi password sharing. Additionally, both phones block cross-site tracking and lack focus modes, manual exposure, or a front-facing LED flash, with no significant differences between the two in terms of operating system features.

Both the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G feature the same 6000 mAh battery capacity, ensuring a similar power supply for both devices. Neither phone supports wireless charging, but both support fast charging with a charging speed of 18W. Both devices also have a rechargeable, non-removable battery and include a battery level indicator for monitoring battery status.

There are no differences in battery specifications between the two models, as both devices offer the same charging capabilities, battery type, and power level.

The Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G differ in their audio features. The Spark 40C does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the Spark Go 5G includes a socket for a 3.5 mm jack. Additionally, the Spark 40C has stereo speakers, while the Spark Go 5G lacks stereo speakers. Neither phone supports aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless, indicating that neither model offers enhanced wireless audio codecs.

Both devices do not have a radio, which is available only on the Spark Go 5G. The audio capabilities of both phones are somewhat basic, with the Spark 40C having stereo speakers and the Spark Go 5G supporting a traditional 3.5 mm headphone jack.

The Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G have several similarities and differences in their connectivity and feature sets. The Tecno Spark Go 5G supports 5G connectivity, whereas the Tecno Spark 40C does not. Both devices support dual SIM cards and are equipped with USB Type-C ports. They also have Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) support, and both have NFC functionality absent.

In terms of speed, the Spark Go 5G supports a faster download speed of 3300 MBits/s, compared to the Spark 40C's 300 MBits/s. Both devices include a fingerprint scanner and GPS support. Neither phone features emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, DLNA certification, ANT+ support, a heart rate monitor, or an infrared sensor.

Both devices also feature an accelerometer, a cellular module, and support for Galileo. Neither phone includes a barometer, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, an iris scanner, a stylus, motion tracking, optical tracking, or a built-in projector. The Spark Go 5G stands out mainly for its 5G support and higher download speeds, while both devices share several standard connectivity features.

Both the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G share identical specifications in this miscellaneous category. Both devices feature a video light, but neither includes sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display. These features are the same for both phones, with no differences between them in this group.

In summary, the Tecno Spark 40C and Tecno Spark Go 5G have the same video light feature, while lacking any advanced display technologies such as sapphire glass, curved displays, or e-paper displays.