Side-by-side technical data
Tecno Spark 40 vs vivo iQOO Z9 Lite
Comparison between Tecno Spark 40 and vivo iQOO Z9 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Tecno and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Camera | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Tecno Spark 40, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
vivo iQOO Z9 Lite, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 414,564
- against 250,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 782
- against 420
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 2,012
- against 1,391
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G91 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| 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 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 250,000 | 414,564 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 420 | 782 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 | 2,012 Best value |
| CPU Description | 2× Cortex-A75 at 2.0 GHz plus 6× Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey | Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm Best value | 8.4 mm |
| Body Width | 77 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 165.6 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | Polycarbonate | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Reverse Charging |
Display
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 840 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ Best value | 6.56″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 1,612 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 263 ppi | 269 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, IPS LCD, 90Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | — | 3 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 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 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | — | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | DTS, DTS:X, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Spark 40 | iQOO Z9 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | I2306 |
