Lava Blaze Curve vs Tecno Spark 40
The Lava Blaze Curve (2024) runs on the Dimensity 7050, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Curve leads — 54/100 vs 39/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Blaze Curve is faster in AnTuTu (806,012 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Curve doesn't; the Tecno Spark 40 is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Curve
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Lava Blaze Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 806012 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2398 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Curve vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Lava Blaze Curve scores 15 points higher (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve leads (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (53/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Curve | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 806012 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2398 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×74.0×8.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Curve
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Curve
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Curve and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Curve leads Tecno Spark 40 by 124.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Blaze Curve
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (53/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Curve notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (48/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (68/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Curve is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Curve and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Curve has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on camera score (48/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Curve or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Curve leads on performance (53/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Curve over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Blaze Curve (79/100 vs 55/100).