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 — 36/100 vs 33/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Redmi 17C
Tecno Spark 40
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5160 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 206g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Redmi 17C vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 3 points higher (36/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi 17C — 50/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Redmi 17C | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 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 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Redmi 17C and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Launch price difference: $20. Redmi 17C was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Redmi 17C by just 3 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 33/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 17C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 17C over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi 17C is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.