Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra vs TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
37.2Performance28.9
56.3Display77.8
72Camera30.1
46.4Battery54.3
78.7Features60
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 53.9 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+42) and features (+19). TECNO SPARK 40 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 37 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 72 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 79 vs 60
- 208% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 13 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Reasons to pick the TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 54 vs 46
- 200% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 1,500 nits
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 25% lower weight: 170 g vs 228 g
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.78 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1224x2720 |
| Pixel density | 515 ppi+17% | 440 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 4,500 nits+200% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2100 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate |
| AnTuTu | 783,817Bottom 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 263,424Bottom 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 126,989Bottom 33% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 165,563Bottom 35% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 227,841Bottom 20% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430Top 46% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,550Bottom 50% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 1440p@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+208% | 13 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,200 mAh+4% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 228 g | 170 g+25% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 6.7 mm+25% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (One UI 3.1) | Android 15 (HiOS 15) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra | TECNO SPARK 40 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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