Honor X5c vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor X5c (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5c has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5c
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Honor X5c better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5c | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5c and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor X5c
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Honor X5c by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5c and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor X5c has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 43/100).