Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; estimated prices are $1999 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 65/100 vs 31/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 408,000); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 40
Design 31
Value for money 0
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 408000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1890
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (40/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Lighter: 195g vs 215g
  • Cheaper: $150 vs $1999

  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 34 points higher (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (45/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G100
AnTuTu 3942923 408000
Geekbench Single 3640 760
Geekbench Multi 11033 1890
Display 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1968x2184
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / One UI 8.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP48 IP64
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm
Weight 215 g 195 g
Price $1999 $150
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 1968x2184
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
40
battery
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
65/100
3942923 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 Pro MediaTek Helio G100
31/100 -866.4%
408000 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 866.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
$1999
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150

Price difference: $1849. Tecno Spark 40 Pro is cheaper by $1849.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (45/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (40/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (56/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 34 points (65/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (45/100 vs 23/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.