Head to head

Tecno Spark 20C vs Tecno Spark 40 5G

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

The short answer

The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 71 against 63 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. The Tecno Spark 20C still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 20C is the cheaper of the two at PKR 27,999 against PKR 49,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Tecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 8.2 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Tecno Spark 40 5G 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 Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 20C leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 20C costs PKR 22,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage.

Buy the Tecno Spark 20C if…

you care most about value for money.

Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 20C Tecno Spark 40 5G
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 27,999 Cheaper PKR 49,999
Design & build
Release date November 2023 July 2025
Dimensions 163.69 × 75.60 × 8.55 mm 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm
Weight 189 g Not officially specified
Water resistance Not specified IP64 Certified
Display
Screen size 6.6 inches 6.67 inches Better
Resolution 720 × 1612 pixels (267 PPI) Better 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)
Panel type IPS LCD 90Hz IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)
Protection Not specified Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Helio G36 MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MC2
Operating system Android 13 HiOS 13 Android 15 HiOS 15
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)
Internal storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better
Card slot Dedicated microSDXC Slot microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)
Camera
Main camera 50MP AI Camera PDAF Dual-LED Flash HDR Panorama 50 MP, Wide AI Lens Autofocus Dual LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Scene Recognition Night Mode Portrait Mode Beauty Mode Pro Mode Super Resolution Time-Lapse Slow Motion AI Camera Filters Document Scanner QR Code Scanner Continuous Shooting
Selfie camera 8MP Dual-LED Flash 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture
Video recording 1080p @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 18W Fast Charging
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual SIM, Dual Standby Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi Bands: 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth 5.1 5.4
NFC No Yes
Sensors Fingerprint: Side-mounted; Accelerometer; Proximity; Ambient Light; Compass; Face Unlock. Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-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 20C or Tecno Spark 40 5G?

Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.2 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 20C 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 20C and Tecno Spark 40 5G in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 20C is listed at PKR 27,999 and Tecno Spark 40 5G at PKR 49,999. That makes Tecno Spark 20C cheaper by PKR 22,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 20C or Tecno Spark 40 5G?

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

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

Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 20C runs the MediaTek Helio G36 while Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+.

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.