Honor X5d Plus vs Tecno Spark 40
The Honor X5d Plus (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $110 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d Plus has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d Plus
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Honor X5d Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $120
- 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 X5d Plus vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Honor X5d Plus — 56/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. 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 X5d Plus | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | 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 | $110 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d Plus
- 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 X5d Plus
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d Plus 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
Launch price difference: $10. Honor X5d Plus was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed 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 X5d Plus or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Honor X5d Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5d Plus and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Honor X5d Plus has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5d Plus 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).