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 — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C65
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1031
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C65 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Poco C65 — 56/100, 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 Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (30/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C65 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 375 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1031 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C65 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Poco C65 by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Poco C65 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C65 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Poco C65 by just 6 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 — 39/100.
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?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 43/100).