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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,651,476 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8 Ultra
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco F8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3651476 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $729
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F8 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 Ultra — 92/100, 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 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 Ultra | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3651476 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 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 | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $729 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 by 918.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $609. Tecno Spark 40 was $609 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (85/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F8 Ultra (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
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 — 39/100.
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 30/100).
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.