Tecno Spark 40c vs Vivo X300 Ultra
The Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $102 and $950. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 33/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 358,608); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40c
Vivo X300 Ultra
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $950
- Better portability (48/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40c vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 58 points higher (91/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100, Vivo X300 Ultra — 94/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (99/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40c | Vivo X300 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G81 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4247433 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3168x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 170 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $102 | $950 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X300 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X300 Ultra
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 40c and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40c by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $848. Tecno Spark 40c was $848 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (99/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (96/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 58 points (91/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40c and the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Tecno Spark 40c has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40c over the Vivo X300 Ultra?
The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.