{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-vivo-y500/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T14:24:07+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Vivo Y500",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y500 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 82 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on camera, battery & charging and display. 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 79,999.",
    "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": 100,
                "overall": 74
            },
            "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": "Vivo Y500",
            "slug": "vivo-y500",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y500/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-15-2026-10_28_35-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 79999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-15T05:48:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 62.1,
                "camera": 85,
                "battery": 92.5,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 87.5,
                "value": 72.9,
                "overall": 82
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "May 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "163.1 × 75.9 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "213 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP68/IP69 dust and water resistance"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.77 Inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2392 Pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 1 Billion Colors 120Hz",
                    "Protection": "Diamond Shield Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (4nm)",
                    "CPU": "4× Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G615 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, OriginOS 5"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "8GB / 12GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB / 512GB UFS 3.1 Storage",
                    "Card slot": "No microSD support"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP Main Camera (f/1.8, PDAF) 2MP Depth Sensor Ring LED Flash HDR Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8MP Selfie Camera f/2.05 aperture Panorama Portrait Mode",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30fps Gyro-EIS Stabilization"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Silicon-Carbon Li-Ion Battery (Non-removable) 8200mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "90W Wired Fast Charging Reverse Wired Charging Supported USB Type-C 2.0 Port"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "In-display Optical Fingerprint Scanner Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0 with OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y500",
        "margin": 8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 63,
                    "vivo-y500": 62.1
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-y500": 85
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "vivo-y500": 92.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "vivo-y500": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "vivo-y500": 87.5
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y500"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100,
                    "vivo-y500": 72.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 30,000 less.",
        "Vivo Y500 packs a 2,200 mAh larger battery.",
        "Vivo Y500 charges 72W faster.",
        "Vivo Y500 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Vivo Y500 ships with 256 GB more storage.",
        "Vivo Y500 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo Y500?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8 points. It wins on 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."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Spark 40 5G and Vivo Y500 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Vivo Y500 at PKR 79,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo Y500?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Vivo Y500?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y500 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Vivo Y500 a 8200 mAh cell, with 18W and 90W wired charging respectively."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}