Redmi 15C vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Redmi 15C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, 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 36/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (575,630 vs 348,562); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 15C
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Redmi 15C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $150
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 575630 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 195g vs 200g
- Higher performance (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 15C vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 10 points higher (46/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (44/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Redmi 15C — 54/100, 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (76/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 15C | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, HyperOS 2 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 810 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×81.1×8.2 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 15C
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 15C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 15C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 15C and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads Redmi 15C by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $30. Redmi 15C was $30 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (44/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (70/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 15C (76/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 15C or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably better than the Redmi 15C — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi 15C and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Redmi 15C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 15C or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on performance (44/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 15C 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 43/100).