This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the TECNO POVA 4 and TECNO SPARK 40C smartphones.
The TECNO POVA 4 features a slightly larger 6.82-inch display, 50MP main camera and MediaTek Helio G99 chipset.
Meanwhile, the TECNO SPARK 40C features a 6.67-inch display, IP64 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Helio G81 chipset. It is considerably more affordable.
| Specs | TECNO POVA 4 | TECNO SPARK 40C |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.82-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1640 Pixels 263 ppi) with 20.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD Display (720 x 1600 Pixels, 263 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate and punch-hole |
| Size | 170.59 x 77.52 x 8.7 mm | 165.6 x 77.0 x 8.37 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | ~ |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back | Glass front, Plastic back, Plastic frame |
| Durability | IP64 splash resistance | |
| Colors | Uranolith Gray and Fluorite Blue | Ink Black, Veil White, Titanium Grey |
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TECNO POVA 4 The TECNO POVA 4 has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Helio G81 (12 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 | Android 15 with HiOS 15.1 |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 4
The TECNO POVA 4 has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/2.0 aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
13 Megapixels (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) Dual LED Flash Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 aperture) with LED Flash - Up to 1080p video recording |
8 Megapixels with Dual LED Flash |
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TECNO POVA 4
TECNO POVA 4 has the more capable camera system with a higher-resolution 50MP main camera. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth FreeLink signal-free calls (TECNO phones only, 500m range) |
| Infrared | Yes | |
| Location | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS |
| Our pick: |
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TECNO POVA 4
The TECNO POVA 4 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | DTS Audio | Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
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TECNO POVA 4
Based on the specs, it has DTS audio and a gyroscope. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 6000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W fast charging (20% in 20 minutes, 100% in est. 150 minutes) | 18W charging rate |
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Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱7,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱4,199.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 15, 2022 | August 8, 2025 |
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