Poco C65 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 346,495).
Poco C65
Tecno Spark 40
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 50/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | Poco C65 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / HyperOS | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C65 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Poco C65 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $21. Poco C65 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C65 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Poco C65 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C65 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco C65 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Poco C65 over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco C65 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.