Head to head

Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Black Shark 6

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.

The short answer

The Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 87 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 97,999.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 takes it by 13.3 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Tecno Spark 40 5G leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Tecno Spark 40 5G costs PKR 48,000 less.
  • Tecno Spark 40 5G packs a 1,000 mAh larger battery.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 charges 102W faster.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 ships with 256 GB more storage.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 has a 14 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
  • Xiaomi Black Shark 6 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 6 if…

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

Full specification comparison

Specification Tecno Spark 40 5G Xiaomi Black Shark 6
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 49,999 Cheaper PKR 97,999
Design & build
Release date July 2025 late 2025
Dimensions 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm Not listed
Weight Not officially specified Not listed
Water resistance IP64 Certified Not specified
Display
Screen size 6.67 inches 6.67 inches
Resolution 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) 1080 × 2400 pixels ( ~395 PPI) Better
Panel type IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) OLED
Protection Panda Glass Not listed
Performance
Chipset MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPU Octa-core Octa-core
GPU Mali-G57 MC2 Adreno 740
Operating system Android 15 HiOS 15 Android 13 ( MIUI 13)
Memory & storage
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) 8 GB/12 GB Better
Internal storage 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 128 GB/512 GB 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 64 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP (triple) LED flash, HDR, panorama 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@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh Better Li-Po, non-removable 5000 mAh
Wired charging 18W Fast Charging 120 W Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)
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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.4 5.2 (A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive)
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 Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG USB Type-C 2.0

“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 Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 13.3 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 Xiaomi Black Shark 6 in Pakistan?

Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 at PKR 97,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 5G cheaper by PKR 48,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 64 MP on Xiaomi Black Shark 6, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.

Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 5G carries a 6000 mAh cell and Xiaomi Black Shark 6 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 120W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Black Shark 6?

Xiaomi Black Shark 6 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Black Shark 6 runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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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.