Tecno Spark 10C vs Tecno Spark 40C
Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 10C Manufactured in March, 2023, with display 6.6 with chipsetUnisoc Tiger T606, vs Tecno Spark 40C, Manufactured in August, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device
Key Differences
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 10C
- Higher pixel density: 267ppi
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40C
- Larger display: 6.67in
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
- Lighter design: 190g vs 202g
- Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 5000mAh
- Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
- Supports Dolby Atmos
- Infrared port
Versions
| Memory Options | - 4/64 GB - 4/128 GB - 8/128 GB |
- 4/128 GB - 8/128 GB - 8/256 GB |
Review
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 comparisonDisplay
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.6 in | 6.67 in |
| Resolution | 720x1612 pixels | 720x1600 pixels |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Pixel density | 267 ppi | 263 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | Yes (60-120 Hz) |
| Max brightness | 400 nits | n/a |
| HDR support | No | No |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 85.1 % | 84.2 % |
Design & Build
| Height | 163.84 mm (6.45 in) | 165.6 mm (6.52 in) |
| Width | 75.49 mm (2.97 in) | 77 mm (3.03 in) |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm (0.33 in) | 8.4 mm (0.33 in) |
| Weight | 202 g (7.13 oz) | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Water resistance | No | IP64 |
| Back panel | Plastic | Plastic |
| Frame | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | - Black - Blue - Green |
- White - Black - Gray - Blue |
| Fingerprint sensor | Yes In-Button | Yes, In-Button |
Screen-to-body ratio
Performance
| Chipset | Unisoc Tiger T606 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
| Max Frequency | 1600 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| Architecture | - 6/1.6 (Cortex-A55) - 2/1.6 (Cortex-A75) |
- 6/1.7 (Cortex-A55) - 2/2 (Cortex-A75) |
| Process | TSMC | TSMC |
| Transistor Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Neural Processor | No | Yes |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MP2 |
| GPU Cores | 32 | 48 |
| GPU Frequency | 650 MHz | 820 MHz |
| FLOPS | 83.2 GFLOPS | 78.7 GFLOPS |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | 370 | 444 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | 1316 | 1372 |
| CPU | 76536 | 76856 |
| GPU | 23834 | 35386 |
| Memory | 81835 | 64168 |
| UX | 64312 | 69127 |
| NanoReview Score | 246517 | 245537 |
| Writing score | 8693 | n/a |
| Web score | 7476 | n/a |
| Video editing | 4415 | n/a |
| Data manipulation | 5302 | n/a |
| NanoReview Score | 7034 | n/a |
Memory
| RAM Size | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Frequency | 1600 MHz | 1800 MHz |
| Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Storage Capacity | - 64 GB - 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Memory Card | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Software
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 |
| UI Skin | HiOS 8.6 | HIOS 15.1 |
Battery
| Volume | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Max Charging Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Reverse Charging | No | No |
| Fast Charging | Yes (50% in 40 min) | Yes |
| Full Charge Time | 1:50 h | n/a |
Main camera
| Matrix | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Zoom | Digital | Digital |
| Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
| 8K Recording | No | No |
| 4K Recording | No | No |
| 1080p Recording | Yes (Up to 30 fps) | Yes (Up to 30 fps) |
| Slow Motion | 120 fps (720p) | n/a |
| Lenses count | Standard: 16 MP Depth: 0.08 MP |
Standard: 13 MP Depth |
| Features | Bokeh effect | - Bokeh effect - Pro mode |
| Matrix | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Aperture | n/a | f/1.8 |
| Focal length | n/a | 27 mm |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
Front camera
| Matrix | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Aperture | f/2 | n/a |
| Sensor | CMOS | CMOS |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Stabilization | Digital | No |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps |
| TOF 3D sensor | No | No |
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 - Wi-Fi Display |
- Dual Band - Wi-Fi Direct - Wi-Fi Hotspot - Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth features | LE | LE |
| USB type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 | 2 |
| USB features | - Charging - USB Storage Mode |
- Charging - USB Storage Mode - OTG |
| DisplayPort | n/a | No |
| GPS | - GPS - GLONASS - Beidou - Galileo |
- GPS - GLONASS - Galileo |
| NFC* | No | Varies by region |
| Infrared Port | No | Yes |
| SIM Count* | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Type | Nano | Nano |
| SIM Mode | Dual SIM Standby | Dual SIM Standby |
| eSIM Support * | No | No |
| Hybrid Slot | No | No |
| LTE category | 4 | n/a |
| 5G Support | No | No |
Sound
| Speakers | Mono | n/a |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
Other
| Class | Budget | Budget |
| Announced | March, 2023 yr | July, 2025 yr |
| Release Date | March, 2023 yr | August, 2025 yr |
| Launch Price ($) | 115 | n/a |
| MSRP ($) | n/a | 100 |
| Sensors | - Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
- Proximity Sensor - Accelerometer - Ambient Light Sensor - Compass - Fingerprint sensor |
| Charger Included | Yes 18 W | Yes, 45 W |
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Attention!
Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.
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Survey
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