Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $140 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is faster in AnTuTu (560,883 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Tecno Spark 40
- Higher AnTuTu: 560883 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 727 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2014 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $140
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 74/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (64/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 560883 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $120 |
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads Tecno Spark 40 by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Tecno Spark 40 was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (71/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (64/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on performance (43/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.