Poco C40 vs Tecno Spark 20C

The Poco C40 (2022) runs on the JLQ, while the Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 20C leads — 16/100 vs 11/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C40 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco C40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Tecno Spark 20C edges out the Poco C40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C40
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 45
Design 45
Value for money 55
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Poco C40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco C40 vs the Tecno Spark 20C, the Tecno Spark 20C scores 5 points higher (16/100 vs 11/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Poco C40: The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco C40 Tecno Spark 20C
Processor JLQ MediaTek
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 720x1650 720x1612
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 18W
Main camera 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 13 for POCO Android 13
Brightness (peak) 400 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 169.6×76.6×9.2 mm 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 204 g
Price
Camera comparison
Poco C40
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Poco C40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1650
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Poco C40
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 20C significantly outperforms the Poco C40 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco C40 is a bit better (45/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 20C is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C40 or the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Tecno Spark 20C edges out the Poco C40 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Poco C40 and the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Poco C40 has a MobileRank rating of 11/100, the Tecno Spark 20C — 16/100.

Should you choose the Poco C40 over the Tecno Spark 20C?

The Poco C40 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.