Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Spark 40C

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 40C is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 67 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The TCL 40 SE still wins on camera, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 35,999 against PKR 36,800.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40C takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40C leads

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

Camera TCL 40 SE leads

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

Battery & charging Tecno Spark 40C leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 40C leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40C costs PKR 801 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40C packs a 990 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 40C offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • TCL 40 SE has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

you care most about camera.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40C if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Spark 40C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 PKR 35,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) September 2025
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm
Weight 190 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection standard strengthened glass Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Helio G81 (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 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant) Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot microSD (expandable) Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP Better 13 MP, Wide AI Lens Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters
Video recording 1080p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
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 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1 5.0 A2DP LE
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote 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 40C?

Tecno Spark 40C comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging, 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 40C in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 801. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

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

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. TCL 40 SE uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Tecno Spark 40C, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 40C leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40C a 6000 mAh cell, with 18W and 18W wired charging respectively.

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

Tecno Spark 40C is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 40C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (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.