Honor X5d vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Honor X5d (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $100 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40c leads — 33/100 vs 31/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X5d
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Honor X5d better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $102
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Tecno Spark 40c scores 2 points higher (33/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Honor X5d — 50/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (68/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X5d | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" TFT LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor X5d
- 6.7" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X5d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X5d and Tecno Spark 40c, 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: $2. Honor X5d was $2 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 40c is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (68/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Spark 40c edges out the Honor X5d by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X5d and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Honor X5d has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Tecno Spark 40c?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Honor X5d (68/100 vs 48/100).