Poco C85 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco C85 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 348,562); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco C85
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco C85 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1461 vs 1416
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 419
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco C85 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). Value score: Poco C85 — 60/100, 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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). 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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco C85 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco C85 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Poco C85 by 2.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Poco C85 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Poco C85 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco C85 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 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).