Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 10
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 10 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G37; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 31/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 215,798).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 10
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 215798
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 198
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 868
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 10 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 10, the Lava Play Ultra scores 22 points higher (53/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 14/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 10 — 50/100; 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 Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (55/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 10 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Spark 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G37 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 215798 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 198 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 868 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1612x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 10
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1612x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Spark 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 10 by 307.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Tecno Spark 10 was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (55/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 (79/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 10 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 10?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 10 by 22 points (53/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 10?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 10 — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 10?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 10?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Spark 10?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 14/100).