Lava Play Max vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Lava Play Max scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G100 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (70/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 44/100).