Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 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 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 40
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 22 points higher (58/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (51/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 358383 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1612x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Tecno Spark 40 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (73/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (51/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 53/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 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?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.