Motorola Moto G100S vs Tecno Spark 40
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $130 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 39/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 829894 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1009 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2892 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $130
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 12 points higher (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, 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 Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Tecno Spark 40 by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Tecno Spark 40 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.