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. Both devices score the same overall rating of 36/100. Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 346,495); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C85 doesn't.
Poco C85
Tecno Spark 40
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 346495
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 1364
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
The Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 36/100. Value score: Poco C85 — 56/100, 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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
| Specification | Poco C85 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 346495 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1364 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 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 | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Poco C85
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C85
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco C85
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco C85 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Poco C85 by 3.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Poco C85 was $20 cheaper at launch.
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 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C85 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Poco C85 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Which is better: the Poco C85 or the Tecno Spark 40?
Both devices scored 36/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Tecno Spark 40.
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 — 36/100.
Should you choose the Poco C85 over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco C85 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.