Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads — 31/100 vs 16/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't; the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 8.3mm).

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 23
Battery 36
Design 56
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 48MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 195g vs 207g

  • Better camera (23/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (56/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro scores 15 points higher (31/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads (23/100 vs 0/100). 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, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (23/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100. In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Spark 40 Pro: The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 Pro ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging
Main camera 48 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 5 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64
Dimensions 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 207 g
Price $150
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
$150
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

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

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (23/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 36/100.

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (56/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro leads on camera score (23/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.