The Tecno SPARK 40C is an entry-level smartphone designed to deliver extraordinary battery endurance, fluid display responsiveness, and practical daily utility at an accessible price point. Featuring a 6.67-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, it is driven by an octa-core MediaTek Helio G81 processor paired with expandable memory. Built with IP64 splash and dust resistance alongside 1.5-meter drop durability, it comes equipped with a 13MP main camera with dual flash, stereo speakers, an IR blaster, a side-mounted fingerprint reader, and a colossal 6,000 mAh battery supporting 18W fast charging.
TECNO SPARK 40C Price and Availability
The Tecno SPARK 40C officially launched in the Philippines on August 8, 2025. In the local market, official retail pricing is set at ₱4,199.00 for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. The device is widely available nationwide through official TECNO partner stores, authorized retail kiosks, and online flagships via Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
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Brand Tecno Model SPARK 40C Launch Date August 8, 2025 Release Date August 8, 2025 Status Available Price ₱4,199 Dimensions 165.6 x 77 x 8.37 mm Weight 197 g Build Material Glass front, plastic frame, and plastic back Water & Dust Resistance Dust protected and splash resistant, 1.5m drop resistant IP Rating IP64 SIM Type Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Colors Veil White, Ripple Blue, Titanium Grey, Ink Black
Screen Size 6.67-inch Display Type IPS LCD Resolution 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) Refresh Rate 120Hz Aspect Ratio 20:9 Pixel Density (PPI) 263 PPI Brightness 500 nits (typical) Protection Reinforced glass with "Wet Touch" technology (responsive with damp hands) Chipset MediaTek Helio G81 CPU Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Arm Mali-G52 MP2 RAM Options 4GB (up to 8GB with Extended RAM) Internal Storage Options 128GB / 256GB (UFS 2.1) Expandable Storage Yes, via dedicated microSD slot Operating System Android 15 UI / Skin HiOS 15.1 Special Features TECNO AI (Writing/Translate), FreeLink (communication in areas with no signal up to 500m), and Dynamic Port (notifications around the notch).
Main Camera 13MP (f/1.8, wide, PDAF) Secondary AI Lens Features HDR, Dual LED Flash, Super Night Mode
Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Front Camera 8MP Front Camera Features Front Dual Flash, Face Unlock, AI Beauty Front Video Recording 1080p @ 30fps Speakers Dual Stereo Speakers Audio Features DTS Sound, 200% Ultra Volume Mode 3.5mm Jack Yes Video Formats Supported MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP Network 4G LTE, 3G, 2G Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (2.4GHz & 5GHz) Bluetooth 5.3 GPS Yes (L1+L5 support) NFC No IR Blaster Yes USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG Fingerprint Sensor Side-mounted Face Unlock Yes Sensors Accelerometer, Proximity, E-Compass, Ambient Light Battery Capacity 6,000 mAh Charging Type Wired (USB-C) Charging Speed 18W Wireless Charging No Reverse Charging No
Pros and Cons:
- Pros:
- Massive 6,000 mAh battery capacity providing long multi-day endurance.
- Fluid 6.67-inch IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
- Rugged build featuring IP64 dust/splash resistance and 1.5m drop resistance.
- Includes valuable utility hardware such as stereo dual speakers, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm jack, and a side fingerprint scanner.
- Highly affordable entry pricing under ₱4,500.
- Cons:
- Display resolution is restricted to HD+ (720p).
- Entry-level 13MP camera suitable mainly for basic snapshots.
- 18W charging takes considerable time to charge a huge 6,000 mAh battery cell.
- Lacks NFC support.
