Redmi A3X vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Redmi A3X (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $80 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40c leads — 33/100 vs 21/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Spark 40c is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A3X
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Redmi A3X better?
- Cheaper at launch: $80 vs $102
- Better portability (61/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A3X vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Tecno Spark 40c scores 12 points higher (33/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40c leads (30/100 vs 11/100). Value score: Redmi A3X — 38/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40c notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A3X | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1650 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, MIUI | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.4×76.3×8.3 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Launch price | $80 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A3X
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Redmi A3X
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A3X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A3X and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40c leads Redmi A3X by 45.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $22. Redmi A3X was $22 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40c notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (30/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40c notably outperforms the Redmi A3X (55/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A3X is a bit better (61/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A3X or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Spark 40c is noticeably better than the Redmi A3X — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi A3X and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Redmi A3X has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A3X or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Spark 40c leads on performance (30/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A3X over the Tecno Spark 40c?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 32/100).