Edge 60 Stylus vs Spark 40 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Spark 40 5G is supported until Aug 2028 at $4.40 per month of safe use, while the Edge 60 Stylus runs out in Apr 2028 ($12.32/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Edge 60 Stylus 66 · 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.

Motorola Edge 60 Stylus $270

Buy with care$12.32/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Edge 60 Stylus 80Spark 40 5G 70

The Edge 60 Stylus's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch poled, fhd+, 120hz, 3000 nits peak, gorilla glass 3.

Performance

Edge 60 Stylus 56Spark 40 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Edge 60 Stylus 67Spark 40 5G 55

The Edge 60 Stylus has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Edge 60 Stylus 80Spark 40 5G 100

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

Software longevity

Edge 60 Stylus 26Spark 40 5G 31

The Spark 40 5G is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the Edge 60 Stylus.

Value

Edge 60 Stylus 66Spark 40 5G 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	Edge 60 Stylus	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$270	$115
Display	6.7-inch pOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 3	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	8GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	68W wired, 15W wireless	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 13MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	162.15 × 74.78 × 8.29 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	191 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP68	Not rated
Supported until	Apr 2028	Aug 2028

Edge 60 Stylus 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.