Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark 8
Main sensor resolution (16 MP)
WinsBattery
Spark 40C
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Spark 40C
Wired charging speed (18W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Spark 40C
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
Spark 8
Total weight (200g)
WinsValue
Spark 40C
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (6.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Spark 40C | Spark 8 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.52" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 720 × 1,600 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | 60Hz | |
| — | 480 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| 256 GB | 64 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 10W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| — | 200g | |
| 8.4mm | 9.2mm | |
| Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back | |
| — | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Spark 40C
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 8
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 8
Highest resolution main camera.