Tecno Spark 20
#2259
Tecno Spark 40C
#3430Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 20
Tecno Spark 40C
Performance
81.275.6
Camera
87.266.3
Display
76.076.3
Battery
81.798.8
Build
76.445.1
Overall
80.572.4
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 20 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 with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 20 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G85 chipset, whereas the Spark 40C uses the Helio G81, both with similar CPU configurations.
- The Spark 20 has a more advanced rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor compared to the 13 MP camera on the Spark 40C, and it also offers a higher resolution selfie camera at 32 MP versus 8 MP.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Spark 40C at 6000 mAh compared to 5000 mAh in the Spark 20, but both support 18W charging.
- The Spark 20 runs on Android 13 with HIOS 13, while the Spark 40C operates on a newer Android 15 with HIOS 15.1, indicating a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have a similar build quality, featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Spark 40C is slightly larger and heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 20
Tecno Spark 40C
General
Release Date
2023, December 01
2025, July 19
Announced
2023, December 01
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 MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm)
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 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, f/1.6, (wide), 0.64µm, PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
8 MP
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 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
163.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.44 x 2.98 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 back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gravity Black, Cyber White, Neon Gold, Magic Skin 2.0 (Blue)
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
5.2, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, HIOS 13
Android 15, HIOS 15.1
OS Version
Android 13, HIOS 13
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, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes