Poco F8 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco F8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $529 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 39/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Pro has the bigger battery (6210 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,024,818 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Pro
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco F8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3024818 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6210 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $529
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F8 Pro scores 40 points higher (79/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Pro — 78/100, 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 Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (70/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (68/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3024818 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6210 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $529 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8 Pro
- 6210 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:55 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Pro and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 743.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $409. Tecno Spark 40 was $409 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (83/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (70/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (68/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 40 points (79/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.