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 — 74/100 vs 39/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5200); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F8
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $499
- Better portability (68/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F8 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F8 scores 35 points higher (74/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F8 — 70/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F8 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" OLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F8 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 771.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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 (91/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (90/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (86/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 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 35 points (74/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F8 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F8 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 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.