Lava Play Max vs Tecno Spark 40
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 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)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Lava Play Max scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 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 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Spark 40 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 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 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Tecno Spark 40 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Spark 40?
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 30/100).