Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro - Which is better?

Google Pixel 3 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

44 out 100
Google Pixel 3
VS
64 out 100
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Google Pixel 3
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 3 Manufactured in November, 2018, with display 5.5 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845, vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro, Manufactured in July, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 3
  • Lighter design: 148g vs 162g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher pixel density: 440ppi
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 2915mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 3
vs
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 5.5 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2160 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 20:9
Pixel density 439 ppi 440 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 420 nits 1600 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10 Yes, HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 78.7 % 89.4 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 3
395 nits
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
sRGB gamut99.6 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)245 Hzn/a
Response time4.4 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 3]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 145.6 mm (5.73 in) 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
Width 68.2 mm (2.69 in) 75.87 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 6.69 mm (0.26 in)
Weight 148 g (5.22 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz)
Water resistance IP68 IP64
Back panel Glass Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Pink		 - Black
- Gray
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 3
78.7 %
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
89.4 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
Max Frequency 2500 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 10 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 685 Yes
Graphics Adreno 630 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 512 64
GPU Frequency 710 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 727 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 3
734
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 3
1882
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
1953
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)734713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)18821953
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 3
405358
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
424965
CPU122440129573
GPU10557266336
Memory91809116200
UX85537112856
NanoReview Score405358424965
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 3
1647
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Max Surface Temp.39.8 °Cn/a
Stability93 %n/a
Graphics Test9 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1647n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 3]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 3
8745
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Writing score9549n/a
Web score6855n/a
Video editing6398n/a
Data manipulation6440n/a
NanoReview Score8745n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 15
OS Size 12 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HIOS 15.1

Battery

Volume 2915 mAh 5200 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi (10 W) No
Reverse Charging No No
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 4 (50% in 40 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 2:00 h 0:55 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 3
15:14
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Web Browsing05:20 hn/a
Video Playback09:37 hn/a
Games03:31 hn/a
Standby Mode78 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP Standard: 50 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.6
Focal length28 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.551/2
Pixel size1.4 μm0.64 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 3
103
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 3
98
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 3
101
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 3]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/1.8 f/2.2
Focal length 28 mm n/a
Sensor Sony IMX355 n/a
Sensor size 1/3.2 1/3.1
Pixel size 1.4 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus Phase autofocus No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 3
124
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 3
121
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.3
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
LTE category16n/a
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack No Yes
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 3
84.9 dB
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Mid-range
Announced October, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date November, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 800 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 180
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Spark 40 Pro the clear winner in this comparison.

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