Category Breakdown
Camera
Spark 9 Pro
Main sensor resolution (50 MP)
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Spark 40C
Battery capacity (6,000 mAh)
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≈ Tie
Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
Spark 40C
Screen size (6.67")
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Total weight
—Value
Spark 9 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Spark 40C | Spark 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.6" | |
| 720 × 1,600 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 120Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm) | Mediatek MT6769Z Helio G85 (12 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 18W | 18W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 8.4mm | 8.4mm | |
| 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 9 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Spark 40C
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Tecno Spark 9 Pro
Highest resolution main camera.