Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40 Pro
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100; launch prices were $175 and $150. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 46/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is thinner (6.7mm vs 7.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 195g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40 Pro, the Lava Play Ultra scores 7 points higher (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100; 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | 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" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1224x2720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- 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 Ultra
- 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 Ultra and Tecno Spark 40 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 52.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 71/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40 Pro?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra 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 Ultra (55/100 vs 44/100).