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; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X5d has the bigger battery (5260 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X5d doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Honor X5d better?
- Bigger battery: 5260 vs 5200 mAh
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Honor X5d — 50/100, 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, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Honor X5d (30/100 vs 10/100). 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 | 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 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 | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d
- 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
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d 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: $20. Honor X5d was $20 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, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Honor X5d (30/100 vs 10/100).
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 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 31/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X5d or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (30/100 vs 10/100).