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Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£200RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:256 GBScreen size:6.67 inchesMain camera megapixels:50 MP

Tecno Spark 40 5G (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

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
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

90%

7.6

Technical score

10%

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User score

â–²Better than 75% of smartphones
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
â–² 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

â–²Better than 76% of smartphones
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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
â–¼ 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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Best prices

    N/A~ £200

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Technical Specifications of smartphone Tecno Spark 40 5G (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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
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
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) has a popularity of 1 point, which is lower than 63.9% of smartphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.6

Overall score

40%

9.5

Price

8.1
Brand name
Tecno
Processor model
?
RAM capacity
8 GB
RAM capacity
8 GB
â–¼ Worse than 41% of models
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
Internal storage
256 GB
â–² Better than 39% of models
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
?
Android version
Android 15
Android version
Android 15
â–² Better than 71% of models
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
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
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
Multi-lens main camera
no
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This smartphone does not include a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
Main camera megapixels
50 MP
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
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
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
?
LTE support
?
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.67 inches
Screen size
6.67 inches
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
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
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
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 5G (8GB + 256GB) vs the average smartphone

246810TotalPerformance & HardwareSoftwareCameraConnectivityDisplayBatteryAudioDesign
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
  • Newer Android version
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    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
  • 10.8% better value for money
    Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.13 vs 7.3).
    8.13 vs 7.34
  • 1 year/s newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    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
  • 30% cheaper
    Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • 10.8% better value for money
    Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) has better value for money than the average smartphone (8.13 vs 7.3).
    8.13 vs 7.34
  • 30% cheaper
    Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£200 vs £260).
    £200 vs £260
  • Higher on-device AI tier
    On-device AI level
    productivity
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    Android version
    Android 15
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    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
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.0
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    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
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    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
    Release date
    2025
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    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
    Multi-lens main camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    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
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    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
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    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
    Main camera video
    1440 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    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 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.0 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    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 5G (8GB + 256GB) is less popular than the average smartphone (1 vs 5.4).
    1 vs 5.44
  • Lower CPU base clock speed
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2.0 GHz & 6 x 1.8 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    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
    Multi-lens main camera
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    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
    Front camera megapixels
    8 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <5 – >40
    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
    Main camera megapixels
    50 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    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
    Main camera video
    1440 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    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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What we like about Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 chipset for solid 5G performance at a budget price point.
  • Large 6,000 mAh battery capacity providing long-lasting endurance.
  • Smooth 120Hz refresh rate on a large 6.75-inch display for fluid scrolling.
  • IP64-rated dust and water resistance, along with certified 1.5m drop durability.
  • Includes modern AI features like 'Ask Ella' voice assistant, AI writing tools, and AI Eraser 2.0.
  • Unique 'FreeLink' technology allows for calls and messages without a mobile signal or internet within a 50m range.
  • Premium design aesthetics with a slim 7.99mm profile and a modern vertical camera island.

What we don't like about Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB)

  • Display resolution is limited to HD+ (720p), which may lack sharpness for high-definition content.
  • Slow 18W wired charging speed, which is lower than the 45W found in the non-5G Spark 40 model.
  • Selfie camera is a modest 5 MP sensor, lower than the 8 MP or 13 MP sensors on sibling models.
  • Lacks 4K video recording, with video capture capped at 1080p @ 30fps.
  • Some users reported pre-installed bloatware that may clutter the user interface.
  • Lacks NFC support in certain regional variants.

Verdict

The Tecno Spark 40 5G (8GB + 256GB) is a budget-friendly smartphone featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ processor, a 6.75-inch 120Hz smooth display with HD+ resolution, and a substantial 6000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. Main characteristics include its 50MP main camera, 8GB of RAM with an additional 8GB extended virtual RAM, and 256GB of storage, which is expandable via microSD. Key pros are the fast 5G connectivity, a large battery capacity for extended use, an IP64 dust and water resistance rating, and the inclusion of features like dual speakers and an IR blaster, all impressive for its price point. However, cons include the display's 720p resolution which could be sharper, the potentially slower 18W charging compared to the 45W on the 4G model, and the potential for a plastic build.

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