Head to head

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G vs Tecno Spark 40C

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 10 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 67 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and camera. The Tecno Spark 40C still wins on battery & charging and value for money, 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 52,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G takes it by 3.7 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G leads

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

Camera Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G 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 Level

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 17,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40C packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G charges 15W faster.
  • Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 95 MP higher-resolution main sensor.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G if…

you care most about performance and camera.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40C if…

you care most about battery & charging and value for money.

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G Tecno Spark 40C
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 52,999 PKR 35,999 Cheaper
Design & build
Release date June 2024 September 2025
Dimensions 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.3 mm (Plastic Back) 168.5 × 76.2 × 8.5 mm (Vegan Leather) 165.6 × 77.0 × 8.37 mm
Weight 200 g Not officially specified
Water resistance No confirmed IP rating IP64 (Dust Tight & Splash Resistant)
Display
Screen size 6.78 inches Better 6.67 inches
Resolution Full HD+ resolution (1080 × 2460 pixels) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate IPS LCD 120Hz
Protection Not Specified Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm)
CPU Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Mali-G52 MC2
Operating system Android 14, HIOS 14 Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB (Up to 8 GB Virtual RAM) 4GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM, depending on the variant)
Internal storage 256 GB 128GB / 256GB eMMC 5.1
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot Dedicated microSD card slot Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera 108 MP main camera 2 MP macro camera Dual LED flash HDR Panorama Autofocus 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 Dual-color temperature flash HDR 8 MP Dual Front Flash AI Beauty Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Smile Capture Gesture Capture Filters
Video recording 1440p@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 33W Super Charge Better 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM (market dependent) Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby (Dual SIM)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0 A2DP LE
NFC Yes Yes
Sensors Side-mounted fingerprint sensor Accelerometer Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Electronic 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, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 3.7 points. It wins on performance and camera. Tecno Spark 40C 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 Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G and Tecno Spark 40C in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is listed at PKR 52,999 and Tecno Spark 40C at PKR 35,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40C cheaper by PKR 17,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G uses a 108 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, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 40C leads on battery. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G carries a 5000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 40C a 6000 mAh cell, with 33W and 18W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G or Tecno Spark 40C?

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6080 (6nm) while Tecno Spark 40C runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12nm).

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.