Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 31/100 vs 30/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.8mm).

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?

  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 188g vs 195g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 1 points higher (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 188 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.