Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 6 Pro Manufactured in October, 2021, with display 6.7 with chipsetGoogle Tensor, vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro, Manufactured in July, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 6 Pro
  • Higher pixel density: 512ppi
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40 Pro
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Lighter design: 162g vs 210g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 5003mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Infrared port
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 12/128 GB
- 12/256 GB
- 12/512 GB
- 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 6 Pro 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
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 6.7 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1440x3120 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Pixel density 512 ppi 440 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (10-120 Hz) Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 500 nits 1600 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10+ Yes, HDR10
Screen-to-body ratio 88.6 % 89.4 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 6 Pro
858 nits
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
sRGB gamut98.5 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)360 Hzn/a
Response time1 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 163.9 mm (6.45 in) 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
Width 75.9 mm (2.99 in) 75.87 mm (2.99 in)
Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in) 6.69 mm (0.26 in)
Weight 210 g (7.41 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz)
Water resistance IP68 IP64
Back panel Glass Plastic
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Yellow
- Black
- Gray
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 6 Pro
88.6 %
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
89.4 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 6 Pro and Tecno Spark 40 Pro In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Google Tensor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
Max Frequency 2800 MHz 2200 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 2 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex A55)
- 2/2.25 (Cortex A76)
- 2/2.8 (Cortex-X1)
- 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 5 nm 6 nm
Neural Processor Tensor Processing Unit Yes
Graphics Mali-G78 MP20 Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Cores 1280 64
GPU Frequency 848 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 2170.9 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 6 Pro
1331
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 6 Pro
3078
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
1953
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)1331713
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)30781953
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 6 Pro
930173
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
424965
CPU245121129573
GPU30620166336
Memory171401116200
UX207450112856
NanoReview Score930173424965
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 6 Pro
6207
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Max Surface Temp.40.4 °Cn/a
Stability56 %n/a
Graphics Test37 fpsn/a
Graphics Score6207n/a
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 6 Pro
11580
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Writing score16562n/a
Web score8739n/a
Video editing6925n/a
Data manipulation11190n/a
NanoReview Score11580n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 12 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 4 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
- 512 GB
128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 12 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 15
OS Size 14 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HIOS 15.1

Battery

Volume 5003 mAh 5200 mAh
Max Charging Power 30 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes (23 W) No
Reverse Charging Yes (Wireless) No
Fast Charging Yes (50% in 30 min) Yes
Full Charge Time 1:59 h 0:55 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 6 Pro
18:34
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Web Browsing06:56 hn/a
Video Playback10:55 hn/a
Games04:56 hn/a
Standby Mode94 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 50 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 8192x6144 pixels n/a
Zoom Optical, 4x Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 120 fps (720p)
Wide-angle lens 114 ° n/a
Lenses count Standard: 50 MP
Telephoto: 48 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Standard: 50 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix50 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.6
Focal length26 mmn/a
SensorSamsung GN1n/a
Sensor size1/1.311/2
Pixel size1.2 μm0.64 μm
AutofocusLaser autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Telephoto
Matrix48 MPn/a
Aperturef/3.5n/a
Focal length104 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX586n/a
Sensor size1/2n/a
Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
StabilizationOpticaln/a
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix12 MPn/a
Aperturef/2.2n/a
Focal length17 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX386n/a
Sensor size1/2.9n/a
Pixel size1.25 μmn/a
StabilizationDigitaln/a
Main camera DxOMark results

Front camera

Matrix 111 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3840x2880 pixels n/a
Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
Focal length 24 mm n/a
Sensor CMOS n/a
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
Pixel size 1.22 μm 1.12 μm
Autofocus No No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 6 Pro
143
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 6 Pro
115
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
- Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.2 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
- QZSS
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port No Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM Moden/aDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)n/a
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+ 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)n/a
LTE category20n/a
5G SupportYesNo

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 6 Pro
84.6 dB
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Mid-range
Announced October, 2021 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2021 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 900 n/a
MSRP ($) 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 No Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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