Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
74/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Vivo iQOO 12
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the cheaper of the two at PKR 49,999 against PKR 147,999.
Vivo iQOO 12
iQOO
PKR 147,999
89/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedVivo iQOO 12 takes it by 15.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 98,000 less.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Vivo iQOO 12 charges 102W faster.
- Vivo iQOO 12 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Vivo iQOO 12 ships with 768 GB more storage.
- Vivo iQOO 12 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
- Vivo iQOO 12 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about value for money.
Buy the Vivo iQOO 12 if…
you care most about performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | Vivo iQOO 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 Cheaper | PKR 147,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | Announced November 7, 2023 • Available (2025-26 in Pakistan) |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | 163.2 × 75.9 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | Not officially specified | 198.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | No official IP rating |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.78 inches Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1260 × 2800 pixels (~453 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) | AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, 144Hz |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Not listed |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 750 |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 14 (Funtouch 14 / OriginOS 4) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) | 12GB/16GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256GB/512GB/1TB (UFS 4.0) Better |
| Card slot | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) | No |
| 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 | 50 MP (wide) + 64 MP (telephoto/periscope) + 50 MP (ultra-wide) Better |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 16 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion 4880–5000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging | 120W wired (fast charging) Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Dual-band Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.x |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity |
| 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, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 15.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging, display and memory & storage. Tecno Spark 40 5G 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 40 5G and Vivo iQOO 12 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Vivo iQOO 12 at PKR 147,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 98,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Vivo iQOO 12, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo iQOO 12 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo iQOO 12?
Vivo iQOO 12 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Vivo iQOO 12 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 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.