{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-tecno-spark-slim/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T20:51:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Tecno Spark Slim",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G and the Tecno Spark Slim finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on performance. The Tecno Spark Slim is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40 5G",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40-5g/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-7-2026-09_05_11-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 49999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-07T04:20:29+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 63,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 74.5,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 88.5,
                "overall": 72.9
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm",
                    "Weight": "Not officially specified",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (HD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM)",
                    "Protection": "Panda Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "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": "8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture",
                    "Video recording": "1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "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"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark Slim",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-slim",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-slim/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-9-2026-09_07_08-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-09T04:17:05+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 73.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025 (global rollout began in selected markets)",
                    "Dimensions": "164.2 × 75.9 × 5.93 mm",
                    "Weight": "156 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 Dust & Splash Resistant"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1224 × 2720 pixels (440 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED 3D Curved Display 144Hz Up to 4500 nits",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass 7i"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A76 6× Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 HIOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB Up to 8GB Virtual RAM (Memory Fusion)",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (market dependent)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP PDAF Autofocus HDR Panorama AI Camera Portrait Mode Night Mode Beauty Mode Dual LED Flash",
                    "Selfie camera": "13 MP AI Beauty Portrait Screen Flash",
                    "Video recording": "1440p 1080p"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5160 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W Wired Fast Charging 10W Wired Reverse Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Direct Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Compass Physical Gyroscope Infrared (IR) Blaster",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG Supported"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": null,
        "margin": 0.8,
        "decisive": false,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 56
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 74.5,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 71.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 50
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 88.5,
                    "tecno-spark-slim": 100
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-slim"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark Slim costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 840 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim charges 27W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark Slim uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G and Tecno Spark Slim finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 5G and Tecno Spark Slim in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Tecno Spark Slim at PKR 43,999. That makes Tecno Spark Slim cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Tecno Spark Slim a 5160 mAh cell, with 18W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Tecno Spark Slim?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Tecno Spark Slim runs the MediaTek Helio G200 (6nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}