Motorola Moto G100S vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $130 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Moto G100S leads — 51/100 vs 33/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G100S has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Motorola Moto G100S is faster in AnTuTu (829,894 vs 358,608); the Motorola Moto G100S has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Tecno Spark 40c
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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $130
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Motorola Moto G100S scores 18 points higher (51/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G100S leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $130 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Motorola Moto G100S leads Tecno Spark 40c by 131.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $28. Tecno Spark 40c was $28 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Motorola Moto G100S notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G100S is a bit better (57/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Moto G100S is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40c — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Moto G100S leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.