Tecno Spark 10C vs Tecno Spark 40
The Tecno Spark 10C (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, 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 — 36/100 vs 21/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 48 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 is faster in AnTuTu (358,383 vs 153,667); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 10C doesn't.
Tecno Spark 10C
Tecno Spark 40
- Faster charging: 18W vs 15W
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $120
- Overall rating 21/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 358383 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 432 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1416 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (30/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (29/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (44/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 10C vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Tecno Spark 40 scores 15 points higher (36/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (29/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 10C — 26/100, 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 Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (30/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (29/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 10C | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 358383 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android, HIOS 8.6 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.5 mm | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $100 | $120 |
Tecno Spark 10C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 10C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 10C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 10C and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Spark 40 leads Tecno Spark 10C by 57.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $20. Tecno Spark 10C was $20 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (30/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 10C (29/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the Tecno Spark 10C are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 10C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 10C — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 10C and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 10C has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 10C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on camera score (29/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 10C or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 leads on performance (30/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 10C over the Tecno Spark 40?
The Tecno Spark 10C is a better fit for everyday use. The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use.