Category Breakdown
TCL 40 X
Tecno Spark 10 5G
Performance
78.779.3
Camera
19.129.9
Display
73.073.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.865.8
Connectivity
68.269.8
Audio
70.78.9
Overall
55.052.9
Summary
- The TCL 40 X and Tecno Spark 10 5G both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the Spark 10 is slightly slimmer at 8.4 mm compared to the TCL's 9 mm.
- Both devices have 6.56-inch and 6.6-inch IPS LCD displays with a 90Hz refresh rate and identical resolutions, providing smooth visuals.
- Performance-wise, the TCL is powered by the Dimensity 700 chipset, while the Tecno uses the Dimensity 6020, with both offering octa-core CPUs and Mali-G57 GPUs.
- Camera specifications are comparable, with both featuring 50 MP rear cameras and 8 MP front cameras, though the Spark 10 has a wider aperture on its main lens.
- Both smartphones are equipped with 5000 mAh batteries and support 18W charging.
- In terms of software, the TCL runs on Android 13 with TCL UI, whereas the Tecno operates on Android 13 with HIOS 12.6, offering different user experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
TCL 40 X
Tecno Spark 10 5G
General
Release Date
2023, February 26
2023, March 23
Announced
2023, February 26
2023, March 23
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6020 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
164.4 x 75.5 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black
Black, Blue, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Yes
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, TCL UI
Android 13, HIOS 12.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity

