Realme C83 5G vs Tecno Spark 40

The Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $130 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme C83 5G leads — 47/100 vs 36/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Realme C83 5G is faster in AnTuTu (550,018 vs 358,383).

The Realme C83 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme C83 5G
Performance 44
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 60
Portability 61
Value for money 74
Tecno Spark 40
Performance 30
Display 44
Camera 29
Battery 48
Portability 64
Value for money 54
What makes Realme C83 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 550018 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 803 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (44/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 198g
  • Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $130

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme C83 5G vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Realme C83 5G scores 11 points higher (47/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G leads (60/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Realme C83 5G — 74/100, 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 Realme C83 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme C83 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

Realme C83 5G: The Realme C83 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Tecno Spark 40: The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme C83 5G Tecno Spark 40
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 550018 358383
Geekbench Single 803 432
Geekbench Multi 2047 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1612x720
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 15W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 4GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm
Weight 198 g 192 g
Launch price $130 $120
Camera comparison
Realme C83 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Tecno Spark 40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Realme C83 5G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Tecno Spark 40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1612x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
44
display
Battery and charging
Realme C83 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • Wireless charging: no data
60
battery
Tecno Spark 40
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme C83 5G and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme C83 5G MediaTek Dimensity 6400
47/100
550018 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 MediaTek Helio G81
36/100 -53.5%
358383 AnTuTu

Realme C83 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 53.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme C83 5G
$130
Tecno Spark 40
$120

Launch price difference: $10. Tecno Spark 40 was $10 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme C83 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (66/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme C83 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Realme C83 5G are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme C83 5G or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Realme C83 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Realme C83 5G and the Tecno Spark 40?

The Realme C83 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme C83 5G or the Tecno Spark 40?

The Realme C83 5G leads on performance (44/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Realme C83 5G over the Tecno Spark 40?

The Realme C83 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.