Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Tecno Spark 40C
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Tecno Spark 40C (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 44/100 vs 24/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40C has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,453,683 vs 358,383); the Tecno Phantom V Fold has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40C doesn't; the Tecno Phantom V Fold is thinner (6.9mm vs 8.4mm).
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Tecno Spark 40C
- Higher AnTuTu: 1453683 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 42/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Tecno Spark 40C, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 20 points higher (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (53/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40C and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Tecno Spark 40C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | — | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40C
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40C
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Tecno Spark 40C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Tecno Spark 40C by 305.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (25/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C (53/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40C and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40C significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (50/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40C by 20 points (44/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Tecno Spark 40C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (53/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Tecno Spark 40C?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40C is a better fit for everyday use.