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 Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 33/100 (a 31-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 (1,540,240 vs 358,608); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 358608
- 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 (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 48/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 31 points higher (64/100 vs 33/100). 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 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | 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 | 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 / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 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 40c (74/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (51/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (48/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 31 points (64/100 vs 33/100).
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 64/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Tecno Spark 40c?
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 40c?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.