Tecno Spark 40 5G
Tecno
PKR 49,999
73/100 overall
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Tecno Spark 40 5G vs Xiaomi Poco C81
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 7 Aug 2026.
The short answer
The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 73 against 62 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and memory & storage. The Xiaomi Poco C81 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Xiaomi Poco C81 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 34,999 against PKR 49,999.
Xiaomi Poco C81
Poco
PKR 34,999
62/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedTecno Spark 40 5G takes it by 11.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Xiaomi Poco C81 costs PKR 15,000 less.
- Xiaomi Poco C81 packs a 300 mAh larger battery.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G charges 3W faster.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 192 GB more storage.
- Tecno Spark 40 5G has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.
Buy the Tecno Spark 40 5G if…
you care most about performance, camera and memory & storage.
Buy the Xiaomi Poco C81 if…
you care most about value for money.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 5G | Xiaomi Poco C81 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 49,999 | PKR 34,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | July 2025 | April 23, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 167.69 × 77.87 × 7.99 mm | 171.6 x 79.5 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | Not officially specified | 208 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 Certified | IP52 dust and splash resistant. |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.67 inches | 6.9-inch Better |
| Resolution | 720 × 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720 x 1600 pixel |
| Panel type | IPS LCD 120Hz Up to 700 nits (HBM) | IPS LCD display 120Hz refresh rate |
| Protection | Panda Glass | Tempered Glass Protection |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ | Unisoc T7250 (12nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core CPU: 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Operating system | Android 15 HiOS 15 | Android 16 HyperOS 3 Up to 4 major Android upgrades promised by Xiaomi |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB LPDDR4X (Memory Fusion (Virtual RAM) Up to 8GB Extended RAM) Better | 4GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2 Better | 64GB |
| Card slot | microSDXC Dedicated microSD card slot (market dependent) Expandable storage up to 1TB (market dependent) | Dedicated microSDXC card slot. |
| 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 Better | 13 MP Wide Camera LED Flash |
| Selfie camera | 8 MP Wide Portrait Mode HDR Face Retouch Filters Gesture Capture Smile Capture | 8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Support |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 30fps 720p @ 30fps Dual Video Time-Lapse Video Slow Motion Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Li-Ion (non-removable) 6000 mAh | 6300mAh, Non-removable Li-Po Battery Better |
| Wired charging | 18W Fast Charging Better | 15W Wired Fast Charging 7.5W Reverse Wired Charging (can charge other devices via cable) |
| 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 (Dual-Band) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Sensors | Side-mounted Fingerprint Scanner Face Unlock Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor Accelerometer (G-Sensor) Electronic Compass Virtual Gyroscope Infrared Remote Sensor | Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor |
| 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 Poco C81?
Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 11.1 points. It wins on performance, camera and memory & storage. Xiaomi Poco C81 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 Poco C81 in Pakistan?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and Xiaomi Poco C81 at PKR 34,999. That makes Xiaomi Poco C81 cheaper by PKR 15,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?
Tecno Spark 40 5G scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Spark 40 5G uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Xiaomi Poco C81, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone.
Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or Xiaomi Poco C81?
Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while Xiaomi Poco C81 runs the Unisoc T7250 (12nm).
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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.