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 — 36/100 vs 29/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 330,006).
Infinix Hot 40i
Tecno Spark 40
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 7 points higher (36/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 40i — 42/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 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 | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Infinix Hot 40i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Infinix Hot 40i by 7.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Infinix Hot 40i was $20 cheaper at launch.
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, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Infinix Hot 40i by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
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 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Infinix Hot 40i is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.