Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 40 vs Tecno Spark 50
Comparison between Tecno Spark 40 and Tecno Spark 50: 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 50 is the better fit for performance and battery capacity: it scores 445 000 in AnTuTu against the Spark 40’s 250 000 and has the larger battery. The Spark 40 is lighter and thinner, and it supports reverse charging.
The Spark 50 pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 with UFS 2.2 storage and Android 16; the Spark 40 has a MediaTek Helio G91, eMMC 5.1, and Android 15. Both have 8 GB of RAM, a 120 Hz IPS LCD display, and 45 W fast charging.
For cellular connectivity, the Spark 50 adds 5G, while the Spark 40 is limited to 4G. The Spark 40’s main camera has an f/1.8 aperture against f/1.9, making it the better fit for anyone who values a lighter phone and reverse charging.
Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Spark 40 is better for anyone seeking a lighter, thinner phone with reverse charging.
Tecno Spark 50
The Tecno Spark 50 is better for performance and battery capacity, with a 6500 mAh battery and an AnTuTu score of 445 000.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 4.5 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.0 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 40, if you care about…
- Weight
- 188 g
- against 210 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable
- Body Thickness
- 7.7 mm
- against 8.2 mm
Tecno Spark 50, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,500 mAh
- against 5,200 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 445,000
- against 250,000
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- OS Version
- 16
- against 15
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G91 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 (850 MHz) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 | 445,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | — |
| CPU Description | 2× Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz plus 6× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.5 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 | DDR4 | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey | Purple, Green, Black, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 79.3 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 167.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g Best value | 210 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 6,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,576 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 263 ppi Best value | 256 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Cooling System, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 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 | 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 B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 4G, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 40 | Spark 50 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers | Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
