Launch report · Tecno
Tecno Spark 40C: A dynamic-island budget phone with a big battery for first buyers.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jul 2025·$100·Score 44/100
Spark 40C dresses an entry phone in big-phone flourishes — a 120 Hz panel, a dynamic-island status pill, stereo sound — for around $100. The Unisoc chip, HD+ panel and ad-heavy HiOS are the unavoidable cost. As a flashy first phone for emerging markets, it does its one job.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.67" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Unisoc T7250
Memory
4 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
50 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
190 g
What stands out
- 120 Hz screen and a status-pill UI for ~$100.
- 5,000 mAh, IP54, microSD + jack.
- 50 MP main with a bright f/1.6 lens.
- Stereo DTS sound.
What to watch
- Unisoc T7250 + 4 GB are slow.
- HD+ panel, 4G only.
- 18 W charging, 8 MP selfie.
- HiOS ad-laden.
The phone it has to beat
Moto G35
$169 · score 54/100