{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-f54-vs-tecno-spark-40/",
    "generated": "2026-08-28T07:04:23+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy F54 vs Tecno Spark 40",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy F54 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 76 against 65 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. 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 74,499.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy F54",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-f54/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-18-2026-11_29_28-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 74499,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-18T06:45:25+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 58.8,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 76.3,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 65.7,
                "overall": 75.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 6, 2023",
                    "Dimensions": "164.9 x 77.3 x 8.4 mm",
                    "Weight": "199 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2400 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED Plus 120Hz Up to 1000 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 5"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Exynos 1380 (5 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 13, One UI 5.1 (Upgradable up to Android 17 / One UI 9, subject to Samsung's regional update policy)"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "256 GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Expandable Storage Up to 1 TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "108 MP (wide, OIS, PDAF) + 8 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) LED flash, HDR, panorama, Nightography, Astrolapse",
                    "Selfie camera": "32 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Hybrid Dual SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Magnetometer/Compass",
                    "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": "samsung-galaxy-f54",
        "margin": 10.6,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 58.8,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 37.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "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": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 98,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 79
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 76.3,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 71.9
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 87
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 31.3
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-f54"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-f54": 65.7,
                    "tecno-spark-40": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 35,500 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 packs a 800 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 charges 20W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 has a 58 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy F54 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 10.6 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display 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 Samsung Galaxy F54 and Tecno Spark 40 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 is listed at PKR 74,499 and Tecno Spark 40 at PKR 38,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 cheaper by PKR 35,500. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy F54 uses a 108 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Tecno Spark 40, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy F54 carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40 a 5200 mAh cell, with 25W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy F54 or Tecno Spark 40?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy F54 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy F54 runs the Exynos 1380 (5 nm) 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/)."
}