{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-5g-vs-zte-blade-v70-max/",
    "generated": "2026-08-12T09:22:34+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 5G vs ZTE Blade V70 Max",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 74 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance and memory & storage. The ZTE Blade V70 Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 43,999 against PKR 49,999.",
    "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": "ZTE Blade V70 Max",
            "slug": "zte-blade-v70-max",
            "brand": "ZTE Mobile",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/zte-mobile/zte-blade-v70-max/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ChatGPT-Image-May-25-2026-10_47_09-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 43999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-05-25T05:54:37+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 35.4,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 75.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 99.1,
                "overall": 65.7
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "February 2025",
                    "Water resistance": "NOT certified"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.9 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate",
                    "Protection": "basic scratch-resistant glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Unisoc T606 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2× Cortex-A75 @ 1.6GHz 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.6GHz",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MP1",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 ZTE MyOS skin/interface"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB with Supports Memory Expansion / Virtual RAM",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC Dedicated Card Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP Main Camera 2 MP Auxiliary Lens LED Flash HDR Panorama AI Camera Features Portrait Mode Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP Selfie Camera HDR Beauty Mode",
                    "Video recording": "1080p Video Recording"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "6000mAh Non-removable Li-Po",
                    "Wired charging": "22.5W fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM Dual Standby Support",
                    "Wi-Fi": "802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.2",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Proximity Sensor Ambient Light Sensor Face Unlock Support",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40-5g",
        "margin": 8.3,
        "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,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 35.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 79
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "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,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 75.6
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 87,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 50,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40-5g"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40-5g": 100,
                    "zte-blade-v70-max": 99.1
                },
                "leader": null
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "ZTE Blade V70 Max costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "ZTE Blade V70 Max charges 4.5W faster.",
        "Tecno Spark 40 5G ships with 128 GB more storage."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Blade V70 Max?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 8.3 points. It wins on performance and memory & storage. ZTE Blade V70 Max 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 ZTE Blade V70 Max in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is listed at PKR 49,999 and ZTE Blade V70 Max at PKR 43,999. That makes ZTE Blade V70 Max cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 5G or ZTE Blade V70 Max?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 5G is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 5G runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ while ZTE Blade V70 Max runs the Unisoc T606 (12nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}