Lava Blaze Dragon vs Tecno Spark 40
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $109 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 39/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 358,608); the Tecno Spark 40 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Tecno Spark 40 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1416
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $120
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 3 points higher (42/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 leads (53/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Tecno Spark 40 by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $11. Lava Blaze Dragon was $11 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (68/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon over the Tecno Spark 40?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 (68/100 vs 41/100).