Category Breakdown
Tecno Spark 20C
Tecno Spark 40C
Performance
79.475.6
Camera
84.766.3
Display
77.276.3
Battery
81.398.8
Build
78.245.1
Overall
80.272.4
Summary
- The Tecno Spark 20C features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Spark 40C has a slightly larger 6.67-inch display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Spark 20C is powered by a Mediatek octa-core CPU, whereas the Spark 40C utilizes a more advanced Mediatek Helio G81 chipset with a combination of Cortex-A75 and Cortex-A55 cores.
- The camera systems differ significantly, with the Spark 20C offering a 50 MP rear camera compared to the Spark 40C's 13 MP, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity is another distinction, as the Spark 20C has a 5000mAh battery, while the Spark 40C boasts a larger 6000mAh battery.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Spark 20C on Android 13 and the Spark 40C on Android 15, providing varying software experiences.
- Both models feature a plastic build with glass fronts, but the Spark 40C is slightly heavier and thicker.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Tecno Spark 20C
Tecno Spark 40C
General
Release Date
2023, November 27
2025, July 19
Announced
2023, November 27
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
Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB 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), 1/2.8", PDAF0.08 MP (auxiliary lens)
13 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
Yes
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 8.6 mm (6.44 x 2.98 x 0.34 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
Mystery White, Alpenglow Gold, Magic Skin, Gravity Black
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
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 13
Android 15, HIOS 15.1
OS Version
Android 13
Android 15, HIOS 15.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

