Realme C73 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $120 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 46/100 vs 42/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 528,398); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C73
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 727
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $150
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 32MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 197g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme C73 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 4 points higher (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme C73 — 66/100, 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 Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme C73 | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 625 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme C73 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads Realme C73 by 8.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Realme C73 was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Realme C73 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Realme C73 (70/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (29/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro edges out the Realme C73 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme C73 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Realme C73 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C73 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on camera score (29/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme C73 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (70/100 vs 55/100).