Side-by-side technical data
Hotwav Note 12 EF vs Tecno Spark 40C
Comparison between Hotwav Note 12 EF and Tecno Spark 40C: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Hotwav and Tecno.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.6 |
Which one is for you?
Hotwav Note 12 EF, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 263 ppi
Tecno Spark 40C, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 5,160 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 256,000 Best value | 250,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 420 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,391 |
| CPU Description | 2×1.6 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at up to 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple, Green | White, Blue, Grey, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 173 mm | 165.6 mm |
| Weight | 223 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 70 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | B | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 6,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Charge cycles | 800 | — |
Display
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 263 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Thermometer Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 14 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA BC1, 2G CDMA BC10, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | — | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | — | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, LDAC, SBC, AAC | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | Note 12 EF | Spark 40C |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | KM4k |
