Tecno Pop X vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $100 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 leads — 39/100 vs 33/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't.
Tecno Pop X
Tecno Spark 40
- Better Geekbench Single: 600 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1800 vs 1416
- Lighter: 186g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Higher performance (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop X vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 6 points higher (39/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Tecno Pop X — 50/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pop X and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop X | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $20. Tecno Pop X was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pop X and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Tecno Pop X by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pop X has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pop X is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.