Poco F8 vs Tecno Spark 40

The Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $499 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 75/100 vs 36/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 358,383).

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Performance 92
Display 90
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 54
Value for money 76
Tecno Spark 40
Performance 30
Display 44
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money 54
What makes Poco F8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 205g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F8 scores 39 points higher (75/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Poco F8: The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Tecno Spark 40: The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Poco F8 Tecno Spark 40
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 3119308 358383
Geekbench Single 3041 432
Geekbench Multi 9494 1416
Display 6.6" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 3200x1440 1612x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 90W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm
Weight 205 g 192 g
Launch price $499 $120
Camera comparison
Poco F8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera
Tecno Spark 40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Poco F8
  • 6.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Tecno Spark 40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1612x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Poco F8
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery
Tecno Spark 40
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Poco F8 Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3119308 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 MediaTek Helio G81
36/100 -770.4%
358383 AnTuTu

Poco F8 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 770.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Poco F8
$499
Tecno Spark 40
$120

Launch price difference: $379. Tecno Spark 40 was $379 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (92/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 39 points (75/100 vs 36/100).

What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Spark 40?

The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.

Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Poco F8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Poco F8 over the Tecno Spark 40?

The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.