Tecno Spark 30 vs Tecno Spark 40

Compared 2 smartphones : Tecno Spark 30 Manufactured in October, 2024, with display 6.78 with chipsetMediaTek Helio G91, vs Tecno Spark 40, Manufactured in July, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G81. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 30
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher pixel density: 396ppi
Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz
  • Lighter design: 188g vs 193g
  • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 5000mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB
- 4/128 GB
- 4/256 GB
- 6/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Tecno Spark 30 and Tecno Spark 40
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
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Display

Display quality comparison
Type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Size 6.78 in 6.67 in
Resolution 1080x2460 pixels 720x1600 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 396 ppi 263 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 800 nits n/a
HDR support No No
Screen-to-body ratio 86.5 % 84.2 %

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 168 mm (6.61 in) 165.6 mm (6.52 in)
Width 76.4 mm (3.01 in) 77 mm (3.03 in)
Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Weight 193 g (6.81 oz) 188 g (6.63 oz)
Water resistance IP64 IP64
Back panel Eco Leather n/a
Frame Plastic Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- White
- Black
- Gray
- Blue
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes In-Button
Screen-to-body ratio
Tecno Spark 30
86.5 %
Tecno Spark 40
84.2 %

Performance

Testing Tecno Spark 30 and Tecno Spark 40 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset MediaTek Helio G91 MediaTek Helio G81
Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 6) 8 (2 + 6)
Architecture - 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
- 6/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2 (Cortex-A75)
Process TSMC TSMC
Transistor Size 12 nm 12 nm
Neural Processor MediaTek APU Yes
Graphics Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Cores 48 48
GPU Frequency 1000 MHz 1000 MHz
FLOPS 96 GFLOPS 96 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Tecno Spark 30
420
Tecno Spark 40
501
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Tecno Spark 30
1442
Tecno Spark 40
1410
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)420501
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)14421410
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Tecno Spark 30
274560
Tecno Spark 40
255412
CPU8561884479
GPU4191135504
Memory6876167616
UX7827067813
NanoReview Score274560255412

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 4 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133 MHz 1800 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 128 GB
- 256 GB
128 GB
Storage TypeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

Software

OS Android 14 Android 15
UI Skin HIOS 14.5 HIOS 15

Battery

Volume 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 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 (50% in 21 min)
Full Charge Time 1:50 h 0:56 h

Main camera

Matrix 64 MP 50 MP
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Quad 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)
Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
Depth
Standard: 50 MP
Depth
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix64 MP50 MP
SensorSony IMX682n/a
Sensor size1/1.7n/a
Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 8 MP
Sensor CMOS CMOS
Autofocus No No
Stabilization No 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
- OTG
- Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort No No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Varies by region
Infrared Port Yes Yes
Connectivity
SIM Count*22
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *NoNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
5G SupportNoNo

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
FM Radio Yes Yes
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes

Other

Class Budget Budget
Announced September, 2024 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date October, 2024 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 130 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 130
Sensors - Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
- Proximity Sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included Yes 18 W Yes 45 W

Note

Tecno Spark 30:

In a standard plastic case, the smartphone has a thickness of 7.7, and with an eco-leather cover, it is 7.9 thick.

* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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