Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Camon 40 Premier
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350; launch prices were $175 and $450. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 53/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 193g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $450
- Better portability (71/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 70W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 40 Premier, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 20 points higher (73/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (56/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1724757 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1398 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4313 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 70W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $450 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Camon 40 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Lava Play Ultra by 49.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $275. Lava Play Ultra was $275 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (81/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 20 points (73/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Camon 40 Premier?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.