Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| thickness |
7.7 mm |
| width |
77 mm |
| height |
165.6 mm |
| volume |
98.18424 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP64 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Tecno Spark 40 features a sleek design with a thickness of just 7.7 mm, a width of 77 mm, and a height of 165.6 mm, resulting in a volume of 98.18 cm³. It is also water resistant with an IP64 rating, offering some protection against water splashes. However, the device does not have a rugged build or folding capabilities, and its design does not include features such as a foldable screen.
Display:
| Display type |
LCD, IPS |
| screen size |
6.67" |
| pixel density |
263 ppi |
| resolution |
720 x 1600 px |
| touch sampling rate |
120Hz |
| 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 features a 6.67″ LCD, IPS display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 px and a pixel density of 263 ppi, offering a solid viewing experience. It supports a 120Hz touch sampling rate for smoother interactions, though it does not include branded damage-resistant glass like Gorilla Glass, nor does it support advanced features like HDR10, Dolby Vision, or an Always-On display.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra |
| GPU name |
Mali G52 MP2 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2 & 6 x 1.8 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
1391 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
420 |
| Geekbench 5 result (multi) |
1300 |
| Geekbench 5 result (single) |
350 |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
1800 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
12 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL version |
3.2 |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
13.41 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| memory channels |
2 |
| L2 cache |
0.3 MB |
| eMMC version |
5.1 |
| maximum memory amount |
8GB |
| GPU execution units |
2 |
| GPU turbo |
950 MHz |
| number of transistors |
5500 million |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
5W |
| DDR memory version |
4 |
| shading units |
32 |
| turbo clock speed |
2GHz |
| L3 cache |
1 MB |
The Tecno Spark 40 is equipped with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, providing ample space and memory for everyday tasks and apps. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra chipset, it features a 2 x 2 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz CPU configuration with integrated Mali G52 MP2 GPU, ensuring decent performance. With support for 64-bit architecture and DirectX 12, it also offers a solid GPU turbo clock speed of 950 MHz, while its dual memory channels and maximum memory bandwidth of 13.41 GB/s help ensure smooth multitasking.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 MP |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✕ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
8MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✕ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1440 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| 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 |
| 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 timelapse function |
✕ |
| 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 features a 50 MP main camera, providing detailed photo quality, along with an 8MP front camera for selfies. It supports phase-detection autofocus for better photo clarity, and includes features like manual exposure, manual ISO, and manual focus for more control over shots. While the camera lacks advanced features like HDR, optical zoom, or slow-motion recording, it does offer continuous autofocus for video and can create panoramic shots in-camera.
Operating system:
| Android version |
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 |
✕ |
The Tecno Spark 40 runs on Android 15, offering a range of privacy and customization features. Users can enjoy theme customization and manage notification permissions, while also benefiting from location privacy and camera/microphone access controls. It supports useful features like dark mode, split screen, and media picker, as well as privacy options such as blocking app tracking. Additionally, the device offers offline voice recognition, customizable notifications, and the ability to track the phone's position.
Battery:
| battery power |
5200 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
45W |
| comes with a charger |
✓ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The device is equipped with a robust 5200 mAh battery that supports fast charging at a rate of 45W. While it does not support wireless charging, it includes a charger in the box and offers a rechargeable battery. The phone also features a battery level indicator to keep users informed about their power status, but it does not have a removable battery.
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 |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a 3.5 mm audio jack for wired headphones and features stereo speakers for a rich audio experience. However, it does not support advanced Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or any radio functionality.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
July 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✕ |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| has NFC |
✕ |
| download speed |
300 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
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 |
✕ |
This device supports dual SIM cards and offers an external memory slot for expandable storage. It comes equipped with USB Type-C for fast data transfer, and has a fingerprint scanner for added security. While it lacks 5G support, NFC, and some advanced features like crash detection or satellite SOS, it supports GPS, Wi-Fi, and Galileo for precise location tracking.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device features a video light for improved photography in low-light conditions. However, it does not include advanced features such as a sapphire glass display, a curved display, or an e-paper display.