Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro - Which is better?

Xiaomi Pocophone F1 vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

44 out 100
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
VS
64 out 100
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Xiaomi Pocophone F1
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Pocophone F1 Manufactured in August, 2018, with display 6.18 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 Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    • Larger display: 6.78in
    • Higher pixel density: 440ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
    • Lighter design: 162g vs 182g
    • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 4000mAh
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
    • Supports Dolby Atmos
    • Infrared port
    • Includes charger

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 6/64 GB
    - 6/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB    		 - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Pocophone F1 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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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
    Display:
    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    vs
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD AMOLED
    Size 6.18 in 6.78 in
    Resolution 1080x2246 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
    Aspect ratio 18.7:9 20:9
    Pixel density 403 ppi 440 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
    Max brightness 500 nits 1600 nits
    HDR support No Yes, HDR10
    Screen-to-body ratio 82.3 % 89.4 %
    Features n/a DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    485 nits
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    sRGB gamut99.5 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)2315 Hzn/a
    Response time30.4 msn/a
    Contrast1438:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 155.5 mm (6.12 in) 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
    Width 75.2 mm (2.96 in) 75.87 mm (2.99 in)
    Thickness 8.8 mm (0.35 in) 6.69 mm (0.26 in)
    Weight 182 g (6.42 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz)
    Water resistance No IP64
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - Black
    - Blue
    - Red    		 - Black
    - Gray
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    82.3 %
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    89.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Pocophone F1 and Tecno Spark 40 Pro In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
    Max Frequency 2800 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)
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    823
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    713
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    2013
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    1953
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)823713
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)20131953
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    466347
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    424965
    CPU130936129573
    GPU15874766336
    Memory91990116200
    UX84674112856
    NanoReview Score466347424965
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    1438
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.38.7 °Cn/a
    Stability81 %n/a
    Graphics Test8 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score1438n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    8464
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Writing score9283n/a
    Web score6776n/a
    Video editing5933n/a
    Data manipulation6438n/a
    NanoReview Score8464n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 6 GB
    - 8 GB    		 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 64 GB
    - 128 GB
    - 256 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 8.1 (Upgradeable to Android 10) Android 15
    OS Size 12 GB n/a
    UI Skin MIUI 12 POCO HIOS 15.1

    Battery

    Volume 4000 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 Quick Charge 3.0 (50% in 40 min) Yes
    Full Charge Time 2:00 h 0:55 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    19:30
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Web Browsing07:45 hn/a
    Video Playback11:43 hn/a
    Games04:37 hn/a
    Standby Mode95 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 12 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 4000x3000 pixels n/a
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash Dual LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 240 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
    Slow Motion 960 fps (720p) 120 fps (720p)
    Lenses count Standard: 12 MP
    Depth: 5 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Depth
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix12 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.9f/1.6
    Focal length20 mmn/a
    SensorSony IMX363n/a
    Sensor size1/2.551/2
    Pixel size1.4 μm0.64 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    92
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Video quality
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    90
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Overall camera score
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    91
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Sources: DxOMark [Xiaomi Pocophone F1]

    Front camera

    Matrix 20 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 5184x3880 pixels n/a
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
    Focal length 18 mm n/a
    Sensor Samsung S5K3T1 n/a
    Sensor size 1/3.1 1/3.1
    Pixel size 0.9 μm 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital Digital
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 60 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, HID, A2DP LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - USB-Host mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Galileo
    NFC* No Varies by region
    Infrared Port No Yes
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    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 (B800/B850/B900/B1800/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
    LTE category16n/a
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Stereo n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Pocophone F1
    83.4 dB
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a

    Other

    Class Flagship Mid-range
    Announced August, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
    Release Date August, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 300 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 180
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Gyroscope
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Face Sensor
    - 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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