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Tecno Spark 9 vs Xiaomi Poco C40

What Spark 9 does better (9) and where Poco C40 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Tecno Spark 9
Tecno · 2022Spark 9
4.9Score
9 advantages≈ $130
vs
Xiaomi Poco C40
Xiaomi · 2022Poco C40
5.8Score
4 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
4.8Display3.1
3.4Camera2.7
5.6Battery7.0
2.4Features6.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Spark 9Poco C40
76 × 164.6976.6 × 169.69.2
Spark 9Poco C40Difference
Height164.6 mm169.6 mm−5 mm
Width76 mm76.6 mm−0.6 mm
Thickness9 mm9.2 mm−0.2 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Spark 9 better than Poco C40?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. RAM6 GB vs 4 GB+50%
  3. Storage (max)128 GB vs 64 GB2×
  4. Storage (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  5. CPU frequency2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz+15%
  6. Selfie camera8 MP vs 5 MP+60%
  7. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/2.2+16%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio84.1% vs 82%+3%
  9. Thickness9 mm vs 9.2 mm+2%

Why is Poco C40 better than Spark 9?

  1. NFCNo · Spark 9: Yes
  2. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh+20%
  3. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  4. Process12 nm vs 11 nm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Tecno Spark 9Tecno Spark 9≈ $1304.9
Xiaomi Poco C40Xiaomi Poco C40≈ $1205.8
Design
Weight—204 g
Thickness9 mm9.2 mm
Height164.6 mm169.6 mm
Width76 mm76.6 mm
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass
ColoursInfinity Black, Sky MirrorPower Black, Coral Green, Poco Yellow
Display
Screen size6.6″6.7″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,600 px1,650 px
Pixel density266 ppi268 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness—400 nits
Screen-to-body ratio84.1%82%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6765V/CB Helio G37JLQ JR510
Chip makerMediaTek—
Process12 nm11 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.3 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Mali-G57 MC1
Memory
RAM6 GB4 GB
Storage (max)128 GB64 GB
Storage (base)64 GB32 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh6,000 mAh
Battery type—Li-Po
Wired charging—18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNo—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth—5
NFCNoYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version—2
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximityFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceHiOS 8.6MIUI 13 for POCO
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