Lava Agni 3 vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Lava Agni 3 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300X, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Agni 3 leads — 54/100 vs 33/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Agni 3 is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Agni 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Agni 3
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Lava Agni 3 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 66W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Agni 3 vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Lava Agni 3 scores 21 points higher (54/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Agni 3 | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300X | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2652 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.5×8.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Lava Agni 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Agni 3
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2652
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Agni 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Agni 3 and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Agni 3 leads Tecno Spark 40c by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Agni 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (82/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Agni 3 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Agni 3 and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c and the Lava Agni 3 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Agni 3 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Agni 3 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 21 points (54/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Agni 3 and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Agni 3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Agni 3 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Agni 3 or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Agni 3 leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Agni 3 over the Tecno Spark 40c?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Agni 3 (39/100 vs 10/100).