P1 5G vs Spark 40 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Tecno Spark 40 5G

The Spark 40 5G wins this one, taking battery and software longevity decisively. Against the P1 5G it's also the sounder buy at $4.40 per month of safe use.

Value Score: P1 5G 67 · 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.

Realme P1 5G $165

Buy with care$7.53/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Tecno Spark 40 5G $115

Buy with care$4.40/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Category by category

Display

P1 5G 70Spark 40 5G 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

P1 5G 52Spark 40 5G 55

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

P1 5G 55Spark 40 5G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

P1 5G 80Spark 40 5G 100

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

Software longevity

P1 5G 26Spark 40 5G 31

The Spark 40 5G is supported until Aug 2028 — 4 months longer than the P1 5G.

Value

P1 5G 67Spark 40 5G 72

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

Full spec table

Spec	P1 5G	Spark 40 5G
Price (street)	$165	$115
Display	6.67-inch AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.75-inch IPS LCD, HD+, 120Hz
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	MediaTek Dimensity 6400
RAM	6GB/8GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	5,000 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired	18W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 2MP depth	50MP main
Dimensions	165.7 × 76 × 7.9 mm	167.7 × 77.9 × 8 mm
Weight	190 g	194 g
Water resistance	IP54	Not rated
Supported until	Apr 2028	Aug 2028

P1 5G 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.