iPhone SE (3rd gen) vs Spark 40 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

The Spark 40 5G wins this one, taking battery and display decisively. Against the iPhone SE (3rd gen) it's also the sounder buy at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Value Score: iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56 · Spark 40 5G 72 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone SE (3rd gen) $100

Buy with care$3.03/mo

2022◆ Buy-by Mar 20272029

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 50Spark 40 5G 70

The Spark 40 5G's screen is the better one — 6.75-inch ips lcd, hd+, 120hz.

Performance

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 74Spark 40 5G 55

The iPhone SE (3rd gen)'s Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 40Spark 40 5G 55

The Spark 40 5G has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 20Spark 40 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 2,018mAh — the Spark 40 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 39Spark 40 5G 31

The iPhone SE (3rd gen) is supported until Mar 2029 — 7 months longer than the Spark 40 5G.

Value

iPhone SE (3rd gen) 56Spark 40 5G 72

Overall value goes to the Spark 40 5G at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone SE (3rd gen)	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$100	$115
Display	4.7-inch Retina HD LCD, 60Hz	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Apple A15 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	4GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	64GB/128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	2,018 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	20W wired, Qi wireless 7.5W	18W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main	50MP main
Dimensions	138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	144 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP67	Not rated
Supported until	Mar 2029	Aug 2028

iPhone SE (3rd gen) full verdict →Spark 40 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.