Honor X5d vs Tecno Spark 40

The Honor X5d (2026) 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 18/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d doesn't.

The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Honor X5d by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 42
Design 67
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark 40
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 42
Design 60
Value for money 100
What makes Honor X5d better?
  • Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
  • Lighter: 186g vs 192g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 8 points higher (26/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (23/100 vs 0/100). 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 Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Honor X5d (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100. In the "design" category, the Honor X5d is a bit better (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (100/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X5d: The Honor X5d is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Spark 40: The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor X5d 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 13 MP 48 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 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
Camera comparison
Honor X5d
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Spark 40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Honor X5d
  • 6.7" TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Tecno Spark 40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1612x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Honor X5d
  • 5260 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Tecno Spark 40
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor X5d and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor X5d MediaTek Helio G81
18/100
358383 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 MediaTek Helio G81
26/100
358383 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X5d
Price unknown
Tecno Spark 40
$120
Detailed category analysis
performance

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 Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Honor X5d (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X5d 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 X5d (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Honor X5d by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X5d and the Tecno Spark 40?

The Honor X5d has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Tecno Spark 40?

The Honor X5d is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.