Screen size
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Quick verdict
Spark 40 leads the measured specs 8-5.
Measured wins
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5
spec wins
Ties
6
equal specs
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8
spec wins
Overall winner
Screen size
Technology
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GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
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GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
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HSDPA 900 / 2100
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HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands
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LTE
Resolution
Refresh rate
equal specsPeak brightness
Pixel density
CPU speed
RAM
equal specsStorage
Main camera
Front camera
equal specsBattery
Wired charging
Weight
Thickness
IP rating
Wi‑Fi
Bluetooth
USB
5G support
NFC
equal specs3.5mm jack
equal specsSD card
equal specsStereo speakers
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LTE
5G bands
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SA/NSA
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-
Speed
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HSPA, LTE, 5G
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HSPA, LTE
Announced
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2024, September 24
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2025, July 02
Status
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Available. Released 2024, October 08
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Available. Released 2025, July
Dimensions
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165 x 77 x 8 mm (6.50 x 3.03 x 0.31 in)
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165.6 x 77 x 7.7 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.30 in)
Weight
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189 g (6.67 oz)
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Build
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Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
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SIM
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Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
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Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Other
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IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
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IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) Drop resistant up to 1.5m
Type
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IPS LCD, 120Hz
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IPS LCD, 120Hz
Size
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6.6 inches, 104.6 cm2 (~82.4% screen-to-body ratio)
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6.67 inches, 107.4 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
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720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
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720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~263 ppi density)
OS
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Android 14
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Android 15, HIOS 15
Chipset
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Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
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Mediatek Helio G81 (12 nm)Mediatek Helio G91 (12 nm) - NFC model
CPU
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Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
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Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
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Mali-G57 MC2
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Mali-G52 MC2
Card slot
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microSDXC
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microSDXC
Internal
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64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
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128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Single
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48 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, AF Auxiliary lens
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50 MP, (wide), PDAF Auxiliary lens
Features
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Dual-LED flash, HDR
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Dual-LED flash
Video
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1080p@30fps
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1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Single
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8 MP
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8 MP, (wide)
Features
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Dual-LED flash
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Dual-LED flash
Video
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Yes
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1080p@30fps
Loudspeaker
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Yes, with dual speakers
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Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
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Yes
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Yes
WLAN
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Yes
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Yes
Bluetooth
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Yes
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Yes
Positioning
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GPS
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GPS
NFC
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Yes
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Yes (market/region dependent)
Infrared port
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Yes
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Yes
Radio
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Unspecified
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FM radio
USB
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USB Type-C
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USB Type-C
Sensors
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Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
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Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Type
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5000 mAh
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5200 mAh
Charging
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18W wired
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45W wired, 55 min to 100%
Colors
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Aurora Cloud, Azure Sky, Midnight Shadow
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Ink Black, Titanium Grey, Veil White, Mirage Blue
Models
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KL4
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KM5
Price
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About 100 EUR
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About 110 EUR