Lava Blaze Dragon vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $109 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads — 42/100 vs 33/100 (a 9-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 Blaze Dragon is faster in AnTuTu (568,395 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 568395 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 915 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2115 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (56/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $109
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Lava Blaze Dragon scores 9 points higher (42/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon leads (30/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c (46/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Blaze Dragon leads Tecno Spark 40c by 58.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $7. Tecno Spark 40c was $7 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (46/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40c are nearly equal (56/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Dragon notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Blaze Dragon edges out the Tecno Spark 40c by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Blaze Dragon leads on performance (46/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 Blaze Dragon (30/100 vs 10/100).