Redmi K80 Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40c

The Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $350 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 33/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,874,956 vs 358,608); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi K80 Ultra

Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 37
Battery 86
Portability 40
Value for money 80

Tecno Spark 40c

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money 54

What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2874956 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (86/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $350

  • Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K80 Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 40 points higher (73/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Redmi K80 Ultra — 80/100, 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 Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi K80 Ultra Tecno Spark 40c
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Helio G81
AnTuTu 2874956 358608
Geekbench Single 2729 432
Geekbench Multi 8430 1416
Display 6.8" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1280x2772 720x1600
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7410 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 20 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions — 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g —
Launch price $350 $102

Camera comparison

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Tecno Spark 40c

  • Main: 13MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Tecno Spark 40c

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Redmi K80 Ultra

  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless charging: no data
86
battery

Tecno Spark 40c

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K80 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
73/100
2874956 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40c Helio G81
33/100 -701.7%
358608 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40c by 701.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi K80 Ultra

$350

Tecno Spark 40c

$102

Launch price difference: $248. Tecno Spark 40c was $248 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (37/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (86/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 40 points (73/100 vs 33/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40c?

The Redmi K80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (37/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K80 Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (89/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K80 Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40c?

The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.