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 MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40C leads — 24/100 vs 18/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5260).
Honor X5d
Tecno Spark 40C
- Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Honor X5d vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Tecno Spark 40C scores 6 points higher (24/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40C and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Honor X5d | Tecno Spark 40C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, MagicOS 9 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×77.0×7.9 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Honor X5d
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
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
Honor X5d
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor X5d and Tecno Spark 40C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Honor X5d (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40C and the Honor X5d are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Honor X5d notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (67/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Honor X5d or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Spark 40C edges out the Honor X5d by just 6 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 18/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.
Should you choose the Honor X5d over the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Honor X5d is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.