Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 10C vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
Comparison between Tecno Spark 10C and Tecno Spark 40 Pro+: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is the more capable choice for anyone looking for a sharper, smoother screen: its 144 Hz AMOLED panel contrasts with the Spark 10C’s 90 Hz IPS LCD. It also has a higher-resolution main camera and faster charging.
The Spark 40 Pro+ screen reaches 4,500 nits versus 400 nits, with 1,224 × 2,720 px resolution versus 720 × 1,612 px; both figures are above average. Its main camera is 50 MP versus 16 MP, records 1440p at 30 fps, and supports 120 fps slow motion. The Spark 10C records 1080p at 30 fps and has no slow-motion video.
The Spark 40 Pro+’s Helio G200 and 455,013 AnTuTu points top the Spark 10C’s Unisoc T606 and 249,281 points. Its battery is 5,200 mAh versus 5,000 mAh, and charging is 45 W versus 18 W; it also supports wireless and reverse wireless charging. The Spark 10C makes sense only if it costs less.
Tecno Spark 10C
The Tecno Spark 10C is the better buy only if it costs less.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro+ is a better buy for anyone prioritizing a 144 Hz AMOLED screen and wireless charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 2.1 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 40 Pro+, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 455,013
- against 249,281
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.0
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G200 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 249,281 | 455,013 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 378 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green | Black, White, Grey, Titanium, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 6.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 163.9 mm | 163.9 mm |
| Weight | 202 g | 160.4 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | IP64 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 30 W |
Display
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | 4,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,224 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 2,720 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 440 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 7i, AMOLED, Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 15 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering | Infrared, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Bluetooth, Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Wireless Audio, A2DP, LE Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 10C | Spark 40 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | KI5k, KI5m | KM7 |
