Spark 40 Pro vs Spark 50 5G
Winner
Tecno Spark 50 5G
The Spark 50 5G wins this one, taking battery and performance decisively. Against the Spark 40 Pro it's also the sounder buy at $6.21 per month of safe use.
Value Score: Spark 40 Pro 68 · Spark 50 5G 73 — methodology
Who should pick which
Beyond the scores — our take on each phone and the buyer it actually suits.
The middle child of the Spark 40 line trades the Pro+ wireless charging and Helio G200 for a lower price, keeping the 144Hz 1.5K AMOLED and an estimated patch window to mid-2028.
Pick it if
- ✓ Screen-first budget buyers
- ✓ Two-year upgraders
Skip it if
- ✗ You need 5G
- ✗ You keep phones five years
A battery-first budget 5G phone that ships on Android 16 out of the box, which buys it the longest realistic support runway of any current Spark, to roughly April 2029.
Pick it if
- ✓ All-day battery buyers
- ✓ Budget 5G upgraders
Skip it if
- ✗ You use tap-to-pay
- ✗ You want a sharp screen
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The Spark 50 5G's MediaTek Dimensity 6400 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
6,500mAh vs 5,200mAh — the Spark 50 5G lasts longer between charges.
The Spark 50 5G is supported until Apr 2029 — 9 months longer than the Spark 40 Pro.
Overall value goes to the Spark 50 5G at $6.21 per month of safe use.
Frequently asked
Is the Spark 40 Pro still supported?
Yes. It shipped in July 2025 on Android 15 with HiOS 15.1 and remains inside Tecno's normal patch cycle. On Tecno's documented Spark track record, security updates should continue to roughly July 2028.
How long will the Spark 40 Pro get updates?
Tecno publishes no per-model promise, but Spark handsets typically receive about two HiOS upgrades and around three years of patches. That points to Android 17 as the ceiling and an end-of-support date near July 2028.
Is the Spark 50 5G still supported?
Yes, and it is one of the newest phones in the range. It went on sale in April 2026 with Android 16 and HiOS 16, and should keep receiving security patches to around April 2029.
How long will the Spark 50 5G get updates?
Tecno has not published a written promise for this model. On the Spark line's record, expect around two HiOS upgrades, taking it to Android 18, and about three years of patches ending near April 2029.
Full spec table
| Spec | Spark 40 Pro | Spark 50 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $175 | $200 |
| Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED, 1.5K (1224 x 2720), 144Hz, 1600 nits HBM and 4500 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.78-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (720 x 1576), 120Hz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 5,200 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 10W reverse wired | 45W wired |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main | 50MP main |
| Dimensions | 163.7 x 75.9 x 6.7 mm | 167.9 x 79.3 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 170 g | 210 g |
| Water resistance | IP64 | IP64 (MIL-STD-810H tested) |
| Supported until | Jul 2028 | Apr 2029 |
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