{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/honor-x40-gt-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-10-20T14:46:16+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Honor X40 GT vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Honor X40 GT is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 55 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 50s is the cheaper of the two at PKR 80,999 against PKR 96,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Honor X40 GT",
            "slug": "honor-x40-gt",
            "brand": "Honor",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/honor/honor-x40-gt/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-24-2026-09_01_20-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 96999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-24T04:08:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 66,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 72.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 62.5,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 77.1
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 13, 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.1 × 75.8 × 8.5 mm",
                    "Weight": "199.5 g",
                    "Water resistance": "does not have an official IP (Ingress Protection) rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.81 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2388 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz",
                    "Protection": "HGJTF Tempered Glass Screen Protector"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 1× Cortex-X1 @ 2.84GHz 3× Cortex-A78 @ 2.42GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 1.80GHz",
                    "GPU": "Adreno 660",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 Magic UI 6.1"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB (LPDDR5)",
                    "Internal storage": "256GB (UFS 3.1)",
                    "Card slot": "No"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (Wide, f/1.8, PDAF) 2 MP (Macro) 2 MP (Depth) LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP",
                    "Video recording": "Up to 4K and 1080p with EIS support."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po 4800 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "66W HONOR SuperCharge (wired) Around 81% charge in approximately 30 minutes under official test conditions."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 with A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 83.5,
                "overall": 55.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "honor-x40-gt",
        "margin": 21.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 66,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "honor-x40-gt"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 85,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "honor-x40-gt"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 72.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 62.5,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x40-gt"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "honor-x40-gt": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 83.5
                },
                "leader": "honor-x40-gt"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 50s costs PKR 16,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,700 mAh larger battery.",
        "Honor X40 GT charges 21W faster.",
        "Honor X40 GT offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Honor X40 GT ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Honor X40 GT or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X40 GT comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 21.9 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Honor X40 GT and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Honor X40 GT is listed at PKR 96,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 50s cheaper by PKR 16,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Honor X40 GT or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X40 GT scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Honor X40 GT or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Honor X40 GT carries a 4800 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 66W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Honor X40 GT or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Honor X40 GT is the stronger gaming phone here. Honor X40 GT runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (5nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}