Lava Play Max vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-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 Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Lava Play Max scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (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, the Lava Play Max 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 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $102 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Spark 40c by 145.3% 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (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, the Lava Play Max 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 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40c — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Spark 40c?
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).