Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
74/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi 18
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Xiaomi 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 86 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The Tecno Spark 40 5G still wins on battery & charging and 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 269,999.
Xiaomi 18
Xiaomi
PKR 269,999
86/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedXiaomi 18 takes it by 12.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 220,000 less.
- Xiaomi 18 packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
- Xiaomi 18 offers 8 GB more RAM.
- Xiaomi 18 ships with 256 GB more storage.
- Xiaomi 18 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Xiaomi 18 if…
you care most about performance, camera, display and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | Xiaomi 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 Cheaper | PKR 269,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | late 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | Not officially specified | Not listed |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | IP68 dust- and water-resistant (immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches Better | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 1220 × 2656 pixels (~464 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) | LTPO AMOLED, capacitive touchscreen |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core (up to ~4.6 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno-series (expected) |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 16 with HyperOS |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) | 12 GB / 16 GB options Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 | 256 GB / 512 GB (UFS 4.1) 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, OIS 50 MP periscope telephoto (5× optical) 50 MP ultrawide |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 50 MP Better |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | Up to 8K @30 fps (HDR) 4K @30/60 fps (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) Slow-motion modes (1080p up to 960 fps) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh | Li-ion Si-Ca ~7000 mAh (expected) Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging | Fast wired |
| 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 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | v6.0 |
| 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 ultrasonic fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, barometer |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, 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 40 5G or Xiaomi 18?
Xiaomi 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.1 points. It wins on performance, camera, 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 Xiaomi 18 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi 18 at PKR 269,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 220,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi 18?
Xiaomi 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi 18?
Tecno Spark 40 5G leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi 18 a 7000 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi 18?
Xiaomi 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi 18 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) (expected).
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