Redmi 17C vs Tecno Spark 40
The Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 32/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 17C
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 7 points higher (39/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 52/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 17C and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 17C was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (68/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 17C and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi 17C has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (30/100 vs 10/100).