Tecno Spark 30C vs Tecno Spark 40 4G
The Tecno Spark 30C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Tecno Spark 40 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 4G leads — 39/100 vs 36/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 4G has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Spark 40 4G has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 30C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 30C
Tecno Spark 40 4G
What makes Tecno Spark 30C better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Tecno Spark 40 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 30C vs the Tecno Spark 40 4G, the Tecno Spark 40 4G scores 3 points higher (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G leads (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30C | Tecno Spark 40 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15, HIOS 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 30C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 4G
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 30C and Tecno Spark 40 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 4G is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Tecno Spark 40 4G edges out the Tecno Spark 30C by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 30C and the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
The Tecno Spark 30C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Tecno Spark 40 4G — 39/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 30C over the Tecno Spark 40 4G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 40 4G (53/100 vs 43/100).