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TECNO SPARK 40 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

TECNO SPARK 40 Pro
47.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$1,299

63.8Inno Score
28.9Performance54
77.8Display64.2
30.1Camera69.5
54.3Battery71.6
60Features65.3
6 spec wins — TECNO SPARK 40 Pro5 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+39) and performance (+25). 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 TECNO SPARK 40 Pro

  • Stronger display score: 78 vs 64
  • 73% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 2,600 nits
  • 26% lower thickness: 6.7 mm vs 9.1 mm
  • 25% lower weight: 170 g vs 227 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 72 vs 54
  • Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
Screen size6.78 ″+1%6.73 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO OLED
Resolution1224x27203200x1440
Pixel density440 ppi522 ppi+19%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits+73%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body89.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G100 UltimateSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu—1,550,000
Geekbench 6 (single)—2,050Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (multi)—5,500Top 34%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage type—UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperture—f/1.9-4.0
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—5 x
Max video1440p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
Capacity5,200 mAh+4%5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W90 W+100%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
Weight170 g+25%227 g
Thickness6.7 mm+26%9.1 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth—5.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIM—No

Software

Software comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 15 (HiOS 15)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge—3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO SPARK 40 Pro versus Xiaomi 13 Ultra
SpecTECNO SPARK 40 ProXiaomi 13 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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