Tecno Spark 40 vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Blade V80 Design leads — 29/100 vs 26/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP.

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 23
Battery 42
Design 60
Value for money 100
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 15W vs 5W

  • Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the ZTE Blade V80 Design scores 3 points higher (29/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Spark 40: The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 40 ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor MediaTek Helio G81 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 358383
Geekbench Single 432
Geekbench Multi 1416
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1612x720 900x1940
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 15W 5W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g
Price $120
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
23
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1612x720
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40
  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Spark 40
$120
ZTE Blade V80 Design
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 ZTE Blade V80 Design significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 23/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Tecno Spark 40 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (100/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The ZTE Blade V80 Design edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Tecno Spark 40 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Tecno Spark 40 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.