Infinix Smart 9 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Infinix Smart 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 32/100 (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 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 9
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Infinix Smart 9 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 9 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 7 points higher (39/100 vs 32/100). 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). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (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 Smart 9 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 9
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 9
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 9 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
Infinix Smart 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 (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 Smart 9 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Infinix Smart 9 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 9 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Infinix Smart 9 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 9 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 9 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).