Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Tecno Spark 40 4G

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 39/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 4G has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 358,383).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Performance 73
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money
Tecno Spark 40 4G
Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 53
Portability 68
Value for money
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 358383
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1416

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (68/100 vs 47/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.
Tecno Spark 40 4G: The Tecno Spark 40 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold Tecno Spark 40 4G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 1453683 358383
Geekbench Single 1967 432
Geekbench Multi 5401 1416
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2000x2296 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Charging 45W 45W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 15, HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm
Weight 299 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera
Tecno Spark 40 4G
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Tecno Spark 40 4G
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Tecno Spark 40 4G
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100
1453683 AnTuTu
Tecno Spark 40 4G MediaTek Helio G81
39/100 -305.6%
358383 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Tecno Spark 40 4G by 305.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (73/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (79/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G (58/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (68/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 4G by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (73/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The Tecno Spark 40 4G is a better fit for everyday use.