Infinix Hot 40i vs Tecno Spark 40
The Infinix Hot 40i (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, 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 29/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 10 points higher (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 46/100, 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, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Infinix Hot 40i by 7.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Infinix Hot 40i was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (30/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 40i — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i 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).