Tecno Spark 40 5G

Name: Tecno Spark 40 5G
Brand: Tecno

Display6.75" 720 x 1600 pixels

ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)

Main camera50MP

Battery6000 mAh

6.0GoSolo score

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Network

Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

2G bands

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G bands

HSDPA 900 / 2100

4G bands

LTE

5G bands

SA/NSA

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Launch

Announced

2025, August

Status

Available

Body

Dimensions

167.7 x 77.9 x 8 mm (6.60 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)

Weight

194 g (6.84 oz)

Build

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Durability

IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Display

Type

IPS LCD, 120Hz

Size

6.75 inches, 110.0 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)

Resolution

720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~260 ppi density)

Platform

Android 15, HIOS 15

Chipset

Mediatek Dimensity 6400 (6 nm)

CPU

Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)

GPU

Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Card slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Internal

128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Modules

50 MP

Features

Dual-LED flash

Video

1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps

Selfie Camera

Module

5 MP

Features

Yes

Comms

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE

Positioning

GPS

NFC

Yes

Radio

FM radio

USB

USB Type-C, OTG

Features

Sensors

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type

Li-Po 6000 mAh

Misc

Colors

Sky Blue, Ink Black, Turquoise Green, Bikaner Red

GoSolo Read / what it means5 takeaways

display

720p 6.75", 120Hz refreshAt 720 by 1600 pixels on a 6.75-inch screen (260ppi), text and icons are readable but noticeably pixelated compared to a 1080p phone at this size; the 120Hz panel does make scrolling and games feel smoother than a standard 60Hz display.

battery

6000mAh, about 1 day heavy useThis capacity will cover a full day of moderate to heavy use without recharging, though demand varies with screen brightness and network activity.

performance

Dimensity 6400, mid-range gamingThis 8-core MediaTek chip with Mali-G57 GPU will run light 3D games (Genshin Impact on low settings, Fortnite at reduced quality) smoothly, but demanding titles will require lowered graphics.

durability

IP64, splash-resistant onlyThe phone can handle light splashes and dust, but submersion or heavy rain exposure is not protected; you cannot safely rinse it or take it into a pool.

storage

128GB or 256GB, 4GB/8GB RAMBase model has 4GB RAM (tight for heavy multitasking and 5G), while 8GB RAM variants will feel more responsive; storage is internal-only with no expansion.

GoSolo Score Breakdown

Design67

Display67

Performance47

Camera60

Battery64

Value60

GoSolo Verdict

The Spark 40 5G is a budget-friendly large-screen 5G phone built around a 6000mAh battery and 6.75-inch display—good for all-day endurance and those who value screen size over sharpness. The 720p resolution and mid-range Dimensity chipset mean you're trading visual crispness and gaming headroom for battery life and affordability.

Strengths · 4

6000mAh battery will comfortably last a full day of mixed use without hunting for a charger
6.75-inch 120Hz display is genuinely large and makes scrolling feel smooth, even if pixels are visible
5G support and microSDXC slot give this budget phone connectivity and storage flexibility that's increasingly rare at the price
Weighs just 194g despite the large screen, making it surprisingly pocketable

Trade-offs · 3

720p resolution on a 6.75-inch screen is noticeably pixelated; text and icons lack the crispness of 1080p rivals at this size
18W charging is slow even by budget standards—rivals at similar prices now offer 30W to 65W, so expect longer waits to refill that 6000mAh
Dimensity 6400 and 4GB RAM in the base model will struggle with heavy multitasking and leave 5G feeling sluggish on demanding tasks