Head to head

TCL 40 SE vs Tecno Spark 50s

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

The short answer

The TCL 40 SE is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 69 against 50 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The TCL 40 SE is the cheaper of the two at PKR 36,800 against PKR 80,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

TCL 40 SE takes it by 18.5 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance TCL 40 SE 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 50s leads

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 TCL 40 SE leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • TCL 40 SE costs PKR 44,199 less.
  • Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,490 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 50s charges 27W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 50s offers 2 GB more RAM.
  • TCL 40 SE ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the TCL 40 SE if…

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

Buy the Tecno Spark 50s if…

you care most about battery & charging.

Full specification comparison

Specification TCL 40 SE Tecno Spark 50s
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 36,800 Cheaper PKR 80,999
Design & build
Release date January 5, 2023 (global launch) October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026
Dimensions 167.9 × 76.5 × 8.45 mm 167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight 190 g Better 210 g
Water resistance No Ip Rating IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes).
Display
Screen size 6.75 inches 6.78 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) Better 720 × 1576 pixels
Panel type IPS LCD (NXTVISION) 90 Hz IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.
Protection standard strengthened glass Not specified.
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53) Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 with TCL UI 5.0 Android 16 HIOS 16
Memory & storage
RAM 4 GB or 6 GB options 6GB / 8GB Better
Internal storage 128 GB or 256 GB Better 128GB UFS 2.2
Card slot microSD (expandable) microSDXC (dedicated slot).
Camera
Main camera Main: 50 MP Macro: 2 MP Depth: 2 MP 50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.
Selfie camera 8 MP 8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.
Video recording 1080p@30fps Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording.
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Po (non-removable)5010 mAh Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W wired 45W wired charging, bypass charging. Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (dual standby) Dual Nano-SIM
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth 5.1 5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC No No
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted Accelerometer, proximity, compass Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C.

“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 50s?

TCL 40 SE comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.5 points. It wins on performance, camera, memory & storage and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 50s in Pakistan?

TCL 40 SE is listed at PKR 36,800 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes TCL 40 SE cheaper by PKR 44,199. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 50s?

TCL 40 SE scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 50s?

Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. TCL 40 SE carries a 5010 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, TCL 40 SE or Tecno Spark 50s?

TCL 40 SE is the stronger gaming phone here. TCL 40 SE runs the MediaTek Helio G37 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm).

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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.