Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Spark 20

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 25 Jan 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 65 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 20 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 30,999 against PKR 36,800.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 takes it by 3.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Tecno Spark 20 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Level

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 20 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20 leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20 costs PKR 5,801 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 20 offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 if…

you care most about performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Spark 20
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 PKR 30,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) December 2023
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.5 mm
Weight 190 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP53 dust and splash resistant
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches Better 6.6 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1612 pixels (HD+) Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 90Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Basic scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G52 MP2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 13 with HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 8GB Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSD (expandable) microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 50 MP, Wide, PDAF 0.08 MP, Auxiliary Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Detection Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF)
Selfie camera 8 MP 32 MP, Wide Dual LED Flash Better
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1440p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Better Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W wired 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 v5.2
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Proximity Sensor Virtual Gyroscope Ambient Light Sensor
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. TCL 40 SE can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of TCL 40 SE and Tecno Spark 20 in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Spark 20 at PKR 30,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20 cheaper by PKR 5,801. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 20?

Tecno Spark 20 is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 20 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm).

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.