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Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP

Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

7.6/10

Overall score

Score
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 75% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

▲Better than 75% of smartphones
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

★Better than 96%
7.6

Technical score

Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components

25%

7.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

8.0

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

▲Better than 76%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
Best rankings
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Other versions:
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB)

Technical score
Technical score
7.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 76% of models
Score components:

25%

7.3

Performance & Hardware

18%

6.4

Camera

15%

8.0

Display

15%

8.1

Battery

10%

8.3

Software

10%

7.9

Connectivity

4%

8.1

Audio

3%

7.8

Design

7.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

70%

7.6

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Brand name
Tecno
Processor model
?
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.4% of smartphones.
Internal storage
256 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 256 GB which is larger than the storage of 38.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 38.3% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
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Operating system
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Android version
Android 15
This smartphone runs Android version Android 15 which is newer than that found in 70.6% of smartphones and equal to that in 25.1% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
?
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Multi-lens main camera
no
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 50 MP which is lower than that of 71.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
?
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
?
LTE support
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches which is larger than the screens of 38.3% of smartphones and equal to those of 13.4% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
?
Display type
?
Refresh rate
?
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Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
?
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
?
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Stereo speakers
?
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
?
aptX Lossless
?
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Height
?
Width
?
Thickness
?
Weight
?
Device volume
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Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Ask Ella, AI Writing, AI Translate, AI Eraser 2, AI Search, BestMoment, AI Mosaic, AI Call Noise Cancellation
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    value not available in sources for the specific Tecno Spark 40 base model
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 13% better value for money
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.29 vs 7.3).
    8.29 vs 7.34
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    July 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • 2.74x cheaper
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£95 vs £260).
    £95 vs £260
  • 13% better value for money
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.29 vs 7.3).
    8.29 vs 7.34
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    This smartphone runs on the productivity AI tier, while the average smartphone runs on fundamental, enabling stronger on-device AI features.
    Ask Ella, AI Writing, AI Translate, AI Eraser 2, AI Search, BestMoment, AI Mosaic, AI Call Noise Cancellation
    productivity vs fundamental
  • Newer Android version
    This smartphone features a newer Android version than the average smartphone (Android 15 vs Android 14). The average version is Android 14.
    Android 15 vs Android 14
  • Wider front camera aperture
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    value not available in sources for the specific Tecno Spark 40 base model
    f/2.0 vs f/2.2
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    This smartphone has a newer release date than the average smartphone (2025 vs 2024). 1.00% of smartphones are released annually.
    July 2025
    2025 vs 2024
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 5.44x less popular
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.0 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • 5.44x less popular
    Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    This smartphone has a lower CPU base clock speed than the average smartphone (2x2 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz). The average smartphone has a base clock speed of 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz.
    2x2.0 GHz & 6x1.8 GHz vs 2x2.2 GHz & 6x2 GHz
  • Single-lens main camera
    This smartphone has a single-lens main camera, while the average smartphone has a multi-lens setup. 93.7% of smartphones use multiple lenses.
  • Lower front camera megapixels
    This smartphone has lower front camera megapixels than the average smartphone (8 MP vs 16 MP). The average smartphone has a 16 MP front camera.
    8 MP vs 16 MP
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    50 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • Worse main camera video quality
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 15.40x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1440x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps

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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

inquisitiveuniverse.com
28/06/2025
Hands-on review · Budget phone
Verdict
The TECNO Spark 40 is a casual phone with a sharp screen and long battery life, suiting people who scroll, stream and charge fast rather than game.
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syllart-shop.com
01/07/2025
Summary of the review
TECNO Spark 40 | 128GB + 4GB RAM | 120Hz Screen | 50MP Camera
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Sleek and lightweight design with a premium matte finish
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate display provides fluid scrolling
  • Excellent 45W fast charging, reaching 100% in about 70 minutes
  • Includes helpful AI tools for writing, translation, and summaries
  • Solid durability features, including IP64 dust/water resistance and 1.5m drop resistance
  • Loud dual stereo speakers with DTS Sound support
  • Large 5,200 mAh battery capable of lasting a full day of use

What customers don't like about Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Lower-resolution 720p display panel lacks sharpness compared to competitors
  • Helio G81 processor is considered a performance downgrade from previous models
  • Inconsistent software update track record from the manufacturer
  • Camera performance struggles significantly in low-light conditions
  • Noticeable thermal issues, with some reports of the device hitting 46°C under load
  • Lacks 4K video recording capabilities and 5G connectivity

Verdict

The Tecno Spark 40 4G (8GB + 256GB) is a budget-friendly smartphone running Android 15 and powered by the MediaTek Helio G81 chipset, with a large 6.67-inch IPS LCD display that boasts a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and HD+ (720x1600) resolution. Key specifications include a generous 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), a substantial 5,200mAh battery with impressive 45W Super Charging, and a 50MP main rear camera alongside an 8MP front camera. Major pros are its excellent battery life and fast charging for the price, the high refresh rate display, a modern design with an IP64 dust and water resistance rating, and useful extras like dual stereo speakers and an infrared blaster. Potential cons include the lower 720p display resolution, a plastic build, the camera quality being less impressive in low light, and the processor being a potential performance downgrade compared to some predecessors in certain regions.

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