Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 33/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,057,215 vs 358,608); the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't; the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is thinner (7.0mm vs 8.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Motorola Edge 70 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3057215 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra scores 52 points higher (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (77/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (78/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge 70 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40c by 752.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge 70 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (90/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (77/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (78/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 52 points (85/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra leads on performance (90/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Edge 70 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.