Tecno Spark 10 vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Spark 10 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37, 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 31/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,608 vs 215,798).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 10
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Tecno Spark 10 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 358608 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 868
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 195g
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 10 vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 8 points higher (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 14/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 10 — 50/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (30/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 10 | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G37 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 215798 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 198 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 868 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 10
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 10 and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Tecno Spark 10 by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $20. Tecno Spark 10 was $20 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (30/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 10 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 edges out the Tecno Spark 10 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 10 and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 10 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 10 or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 10 over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (30/100 vs 14/100).