Moto G Power (2026) vs Spark 40 5G

Phone 1

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Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

The Spark 40 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Moto G Power (2026) it's also the sounder buy at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Moto G Power (2026) 63 · 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 Moto G Power (2026) $250

Buy with care$8.14/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

Moto G Power (2026) 70Spark 40 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Moto G Power (2026) 42Spark 40 5G 55

The Spark 40 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Moto G Power (2026) 67Spark 40 5G 55

The Moto G Power (2026) has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

Moto G Power (2026) 84Spark 40 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Spark 40 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Moto G Power (2026) 37Spark 40 5G 31

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 5 months longer than the Spark 40 5G.

Value

Moto G Power (2026) 63Spark 40 5G 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	Moto G Power (2026)	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$250	$115
Display	6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 6300	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	8GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,200 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	30W wired, 15W wireless	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide	50MP main
Dimensions	166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	208 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP68/IP69	Not rated
Supported until	Jan 2029	Aug 2028

Moto G Power (2026) 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.