Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 10
Tecno Spark 40C
Performance
75.975.6
Camera
80.666.3
Display
78.376.3
Battery
84.998.8
Build
72.045.1
Overall
78.372.4
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 10 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Spark 40C has a slightly larger 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 10 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G37 chipset, whereas the Spark 40C utilizes the more advanced Helio G81, offering better processing capabilities.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the Spark 10 boasting a 50 MP rear camera compared to the Spark 40C's 13 MP, although both support 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, as the Spark 10 has a 5000 mAh battery, while the Spark 40C offers a larger 6000 mAh battery, both with 18W charging.
- Lastly, the Spark 10 runs on Android 13 with HIOS 12, while the Spark 40C comes with the newer Android 15 and HIOS 15.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 10
Tecno Spark 40C
General
Release Date
2023, March 23
2025, July 19
Announced
2023, March 23
2025, July 19
Description
N/A
Also known as Tecno Pop 10 Pro
Display
Size
6.6"
6.67"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6765 Helio G37 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
Unspecified
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, (wide), 0.7µm, PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, (wide)
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
Yes
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.9 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.45 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
165.6 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
N/A
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue, White, Skin Orange
Veil White, Ripple Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, HIOS 12
Android 15, HIOS 15.1
OS Version
Android 13, HIOS 12
Android 15, HIOS 15.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

