Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Axon 41 5G
The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads — 56/100 vs 39/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 358,383); the Tecno Spark 40 is thinner (7.7mm vs 9.5mm).
Tecno Spark 40
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 203g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 358383
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 5G scores 17 points higher (56/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G leads (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (51/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 | ZTE Axon 41 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 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 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $120 | — |
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 41 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Tecno Spark 40 and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 64.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 41 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (61/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (51/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on camera score (51/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 5G leads on performance (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?
The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.