{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-spark-40-vs-tecno-spark-50s/",
    "generated": "2026-11-06T17:13:33+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Spark 40 vs Tecno Spark 50s",
    "answer": "The Tecno Spark 40 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 70 against 51 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Tecno Spark 50s still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Tecno Spark 40 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 38,999 against PKR 80,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 40",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-40",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-40/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-21-2026-11_21_29-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 38999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-06-21T06:27:07+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 56,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 71.9,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 69.5
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2025 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "165.6 × 77 × 7.67 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.67 in",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~263 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 120Hz refresh rate"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6×1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15, HiOS 15"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6 GB + 6 GB (6 GB physical + 6 GB extended)",
                    "Internal storage": "128 GB built-in",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC supported"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP (wide)",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP (wide)",
                    "Video recording": "1440p@30fps / 1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "5,200 mAh (non-removable)",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired fast charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "Bluetooth v5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, compass, proximity, gyroscope (software)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Tecno Spark 50s",
            "slug": "tecno-spark-50s",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-spark-50s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Tecno-Burgundy-Smartphone-Product-Render-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 80999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-10-18T06:25:15+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 56.9,
                "battery": 81.3,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 37.5,
                "value": 37.9,
                "overall": 50.6
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "October 16, 2026 (announced); expected release date: October 20, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.9 × 79.3 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "210 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust-tight and protected against water splashes)."
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.78 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1576 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz refresh rate, approximately 256 ppi, 560 nits brightness.",
                    "Protection": "Not specified."
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × 2.5GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 HIOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)."
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP, f/1.8, wide-angle, autofocus, LED flash.",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, wide-angle.",
                    "Video recording": "Rear: 1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps. Front: 720p video recording."
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Po (non-removable). 6500 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "45W wired charging, bypass charging."
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity sensor, compass.",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C."
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-spark-40",
        "margin": 18.9,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 56,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 13
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "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": 79,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 56.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 71.9,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 81.3
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 87,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 31.3,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.5
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-50s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-spark-40": 100,
                    "tecno-spark-50s": 37.9
                },
                "leader": "tecno-spark-40"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Tecno Spark 40 costs PKR 42,000 less.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s packs a 1,300 mAh larger battery.",
        "Tecno Spark 50s offers 2 GB more RAM."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Spark 40 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Tecno Spark 50s 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 and Tecno Spark 50s in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 is listed at PKR 38,999 and Tecno Spark 50s at PKR 80,999. That makes Tecno Spark 40 cheaper by PKR 42,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Spark 40 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 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 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 50s leads on battery. Tecno Spark 40 carries a 5200 mAh cell and Tecno Spark 50s a 6500 mAh cell, with 45W and 45W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Spark 40 or Tecno Spark 50s?",
            "answer": "Tecno Spark 40 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Spark 40 runs the MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) while Tecno Spark 50s runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "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/)."
}