Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 36/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 65W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (44/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Tecno Spark 40 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (89/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (44/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 by 22 points (58/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.