Redmi A7 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Redmi A7 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $99 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 36/100 vs 34/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A7 doesn't.
Redmi A7
Tecno Spark 40
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1416
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $99 vs $120
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Redmi A7 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 2 points higher (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Redmi A7 — 52/100, 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 Redmi A7 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100. In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Redmi A7 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1640x720 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 171.8×79.8×8.3 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $99 | $120 |
Redmi A7
- Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi A7
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $21. Redmi A7 was $21 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi A7 and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi A7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Redmi A7 (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 48/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Redmi A7 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Redmi A7 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Redmi A7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi A7 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi A7 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A7 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A7 over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Redmi A7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.