Home Phone comparison Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T and Tecno Spark 40 Pro - Which is better?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro

41 out 100
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
VS
64 out 100
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
Tecno Spark 40 Pro

Compared 2 smartphones : Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T Manufactured in December, 2019, with display 6.3 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 Redmi Note 8T
    Reasons to choose Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    • Larger display: 6.78in
    • Higher pixel density: 440ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
    • Lighter design: 162g vs 200g
    • Higher battery capacity: 5200mAh vs 4000mAh
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5
    • Supports Dolby Atmos
    • Includes charger

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 3/32 GB
    - 4/32 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB    		 - 8/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T 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)
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    vs
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type IPS LCD AMOLED
    Size 6.3 in 6.78 in
    Resolution 1080x2340 pixels 1224x2720 pixels
    Aspect ratio 19.5:9 20:9
    Pixel density 409 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 80.3 % 89.4 %
    Features n/a DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    600 nits
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    sRGB gamut99.3 %n/a
    Response time46.4 msn/a
    Contrast1163:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 161.1 mm (6.34 in) 163.67 mm (6.44 in)
    Width 75.4 mm (2.97 in) 75.87 mm (2.99 in)
    Thickness 8.6 mm (0.34 in) 6.69 mm (0.26 in)
    Weight 200 g (7.05 oz) 162 g (5.71 oz)
    Water resistance No IP64
    Back panel Glass Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Gray
    - Blue    		 - Black
    - Gray
    - Green
    Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    80.3 %
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    89.4 %

    Performance

    Testing Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T and Tecno Spark 40 Pro In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
    Max Frequency 2000 MHz 2200 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Kryo 260 Silver (Cortex-A53))
    - 4/2 (Kryo 260 Gold (Cortex-A73))    		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
    Process Samsung TSMC
    Transistor Size 11 nm 6 nm
    Neural Processor Hexagon 686 Yes
    Graphics Adreno 610 Mali-G57 MP2
    GPU Cores 128 64
    GPU Frequency 950 MHz 1000 MHz
    FLOPS 243.2 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    510
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    713
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    1551
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    1953
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)510713
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15511953
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    235500
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    424965
    CPU90638129573
    GPU4293066336
    Memory45249116200
    UX56683112856
    NanoReview Score235500424965
    3DMark Wild Life
    3DMark Wild Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    219
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Max Surface Temp.37 °Cn/a
    Stability98 %n/a
    Graphics Test1 fpsn/a
    Graphics Score219n/a
    Sources: 3DMark [Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T]
    PCMark 3.0
    PCMark 3.0
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    6387
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Writing score6414n/a
    Web score5709n/a
    Video editing4846n/a
    Data manipulation5102n/a
    NanoReview Score6387n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB    		 8 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1UFS 2.2
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 11) Android 15
    OS Size 8 GB n/a
    UI Skin MIUI 12.5 HIOS 15.1

    Battery

    Volume 4000 mAh 5200 mAh
    Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
    Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (50% in 35 min) Yes
    Full Charge Time 2:05 h 0:55 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    19:50
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a
    Web Browsing08:01 hn/a
    Video Playback11:48 hn/a
    Games05:03 hn/a
    Standby Mode95 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 48 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels n/a
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED Dual LED
    Stabilization Digital 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)
    Wide-angle lens 120 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
    Ultra-wide: 8 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Depth
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix48 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/1.8f/1.6
    Focal length26 mmn/a
    SensorSamsung S5KGM1n/a
    Sensor size1/21/2
    Pixel size0.8 μm0.64 μm
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalDigital
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix8 MPn/a
    Aperturef/2.2n/a
    Focal length13 mmn/a
    SensorOmnivision OV8856n/a
    Sensor size1/4n/a
    Pixel size1.12 μmn/a
    StabilizationDigitaln/a

    Front camera

    Matrix 13 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 4224x3136 pixels n/a
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.2
    Focal length 2821 mm n/a
    Sensor Omnivision OV13855 n/a
    Sensor size 1/2.9 1/3.1
    Pixel size 1.12 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
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou    		 - 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
    2G BandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 / 1900 / 2000 / 2300 / 2500n/a
    3G BandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100n/a
    LTE Bands*LTE (B850/B900/B1800/B1900/B2000/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
    LTE category12n/a
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes Yes
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos No Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 8T
    87.9 dB
    Tecno Spark 40 Pro
    n/a

    Other

    Class Mid-range Mid-range
    Announced November, 2019 yr July, 2025 yr
    Release Date December, 2019 yr July, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 216 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 180
    Sensors - 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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