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Tecno Spark 20C

Tecno Spark 20C

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Tecno Spark 40C

Tecno Spark 40C

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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