Poco F9 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40
The Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $699 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F9 Pro
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $699
- Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F9 Pro vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Poco F9 Pro scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Poco F9 Pro — 82/100, 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 F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F9 Pro | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 3228426 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1156x2510 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6330 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F9 Pro and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 800.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $579. Tecno Spark 40 was $579 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Poco F9 Pro (68/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Poco F9 Pro and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco F9 Pro or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Poco F9 Pro over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.