Poco F8 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco F8 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $729 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,640,351 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Poco F8 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 3640351 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $729
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 90/100, 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 Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3640351 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.8×7.9 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $120 |
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:14 hrs, total 32:38 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 by 915.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $609. Tecno Spark 40 was $609 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (97/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (64/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on camera score (90/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F8 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.