Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $699 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $699
- Better portability (76/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 460.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $549. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $549 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (95/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (91/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (76/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.