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Tecno Spark 40C vs Infinix Smart 9

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Tecno Spark 40C vs Infinix Smart 9

55 out of 100
Tecno Spark 40C
VS
49 out of 100
Infinix Smart 9
Tecno Spark 40C
Infinix Smart 9

Here we compared two budget smartphones: the 6.67-inch Tecno Spark 40C (with MediaTek Helio G81) that was released on July 19, 2025, against the Infinix Smart 9, which is powered by the same chip and came out 10 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

Memory
  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Tecno Spark 40C
  • Comes with 1000 mAh larger battery capacity: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Water-resistant body (IP64 classification)
  • Has 33% more RAM: 4GB versus 3GB
  • More recent OS version: Android 15 versus 14
  • The phone is 10 months newer
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • 9% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 444 and 408 points

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Spark 40C and Infinix Smart 9 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
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Final comparison evaluation
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Value for money (Beta)

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Currency
4 / 128 GB
VS
3 / 64 GB
190.1
(Excellent)
Value Index
135.6
(Excellent)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Spark 40C
vs
Smart 9

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.67 inches6.7 inches
Resolution720 x 1600 pixels720 x 1600 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI263 ppi262 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness - 500 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Touch sampling rate - 180 Hz
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio84.2%84.8%

Design and build

Height165.6 mm (6.52 inches)165.7 mm (6.52 inches)
Width77 mm (3.03 inches)77.1 mm (3.04 inches)
Thickness8.4 mm (0.33 inches)8.4 mm (0.33 inches)
Weight190 g (6.7 oz)188 g (6.63 oz)
WaterproofIP64IP54
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsWhite, Black, Gray, BlueBlack, Gold, Gray, Green
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Spark 40C
84.2%
Smart 9+1%
84.8%

Performance

Tests of Tecno Spark 40C and Infinix Smart 9 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G81MediaTek Helio G81
Max clock2000 MHz2000 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (2 + 6)
Architecture- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75		- 6 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A75
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process12 nanometers12 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesYes
GraphicsMali-G52 MP2Mali-G52 MP2
GPU shading units4848
GPU clock820 MHz820 MHz
FLOPS~78.7 GFLOPS~78.7 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Spark 40C
1372
Smart 9+1%
1388
Single-core score444408
Multi-core score13721388
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Spark 40C+1%
245537
Smart 9
243122
CPU7685677875
GPU3538635434
Memory6416867936
UX6912761877
Total score245537243122
SamplesLess than 3[4 tests]
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 9761
Video editing - 5041
Photo editing - 16774
Data manipulation - 6042
Writing score - 8309

Memory

RAM
RAM size4 GB3 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock1800 MHz1800 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128 GB64 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1eMMC 5.1
Memory cardMicroSDMicroSD
Memory card max sizeUp to 1024 GBUp to 2048 GB

Software

Operating systemAndroid 15 Android 14
ROMHIOS 15.1XOS 14

Battery

Capacity6000 mAh5000 mAh
Max charge power18 W10 W
Battery typeLi-Po -
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes No

Main camera

Matrix13 megapixels13 megapixels
Image resolution - 4128 x 3096
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDLED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoNo
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Slow motion - No
Lenses1) Standard: 13 MP
2) Depth
1) Standard: 13 MP
2) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
Standard lens
Image resolution13 MP13 MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Focal length27 mm27 mm
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels8 megapixels
Image resolution - 3264 x 2448
Aperture - f/2.0
SensorCMOS -
AutofocusNoNo
StabilizationNoDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version22
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoNo
GPSGPS, GLONASS, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Galileo
NFC*Depends on the regionNo
Infrared portYesYes
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
5G supportNoNo

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesYes
FM radioYesYes
Dolby AtmosYesNo

Other

CategoryBudgetBudget
AnnouncedJuly 2025September 2024
Release dateAugust 2025October 2024
Launch price (MSRP)$100$100
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 45 WYes, 10 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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