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 — 26/100 vs 24/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5c has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5c doesn't.
Honor X5c
Tecno Spark 40
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Better camera (24/100 vs 23/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X5c vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 2 points higher (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X5c and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X5c | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $120 |
Honor X5c
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor X5c
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X5c
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5c and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Honor X5c
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X5c and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (24/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X5c is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X5c (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X5c or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Honor X5c by just 2 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 24/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5c over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor X5c is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.