{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/realme-narzo-90x-vs-tecno-spark-40/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T05:05:49+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Realme Narzo 90X vs Tecno Spark 40",
    "answer": "The Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 40 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 57,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Realme Narzo 90X",
            "slug": "realme-narzo-90x",
            "brand": "Realme",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/realme/realme-narzo-90x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-19-2026-11_25_19-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 57999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-19T06:36:58+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 85,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 78.7,
                "overall": 72.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "December 16, 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "166.07 × 77.93 × 8.28 mm",
                    "Weight": "212 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP65 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 Pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 144Hz Refresh Rate, 975 nits Typical Brightness, 1200 nits HBM",
                    "Protection": "DT-Star D+ Protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, realme UI 6.0"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "microSD Supported (Expandable Storage)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, 5P lens, autofocus LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Portrait, Night, Pro, Street, Time-Lapse, Slow Motion",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP, f/2.0, 4P lensPortrait, Night, Panorama, Time-Lapse, Retouch, Screen Fill Light",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps, 720p Slow Motion@120fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "7000 mAh (Typical), 6820 mAh (Rated), Non-Removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "60W Fast Charging, VOOC / PD / PPS Support"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual-Band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Ambient Light, E-Compass, Side-Mounted Fingerprint Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-11_21_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T06:27:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB built-in",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,200 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "realme-narzo-90x",
        "margin": 7.3,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 63,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 85,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 37.5,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "realme-narzo-90x"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "realme-narzo-90x": 78.7,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 19,000 less.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X packs a 1,800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X charges 15W faster.",
        "Realme Narzo 90X offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Realme Narzo 90X or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 7.3 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 40 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 Realme Narzo 90X and Tecno Spark 40 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is listed at PKR 57,999 and Tecno Spark 40 at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 cheaper by PKR 19,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Realme Narzo 90X or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X leads on battery. Realme Narzo 90X carries a 7000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 a 5200 mAh cell, with 60W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Realme Narzo 90X or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Realme Narzo 90X is the stronger gaming phone here. Realme Narzo 90X runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 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/)."
}