Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Tecno Spark 40 (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 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1416
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 299g
- 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, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 25 points higher (64/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 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 (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (68/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 1416 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 1600x720 | |
| 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Tecno Spark 40 by 329.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom V Fold
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (74/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (58/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 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?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 25 points (64/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40?
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?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.