Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Spark 20P

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20P is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 61 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and value for money. The TCL 40 SE still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20P is the cheaper of the two at PKR 29,999 against PKR 36,800.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20P takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20P leads

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

Camera Level

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 TCL 40 SE leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20P leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20P costs PKR 6,801 less.
  • TCL 40 SE packs a 10 mAh larger battery.
  • TCL 40 SE offers 2 GB more RAM.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about memory & storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20P if…

you care most about performance and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Spark 20P
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 PKR 29,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) June 2024
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 163.7 × 75.6 × 8.6 mm
Weight 190 g Not officially confirmed
Water resistance No Ip Rating Not officially specified
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches Better 6.6-inch
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1612 pixels Better
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD, 90Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Not officially specified
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G85
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 at 2.2 GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 at 2.0 GHz
GPU PowerVR GE8320 ARM Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 13 HiOS 13.5
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options Better 4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 256GB eMMC
Card slot microSD (expandable) Dedicated microSDXC Slot
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 50 MP + 0.08 MP PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR, Panorama
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP Dual-LED HDR
Video recording 1080p@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 (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-Band Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), Accelerometer, Proximity, Ambient Light, Compass, Magnetometer, Face Unlock.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 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 20P?

Tecno Spark 20P comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance 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 20P in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Spark 20P at PKR 29,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20P cheaper by PKR 6,801. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

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

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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.