Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81; launch prices were $175 and $120. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 39/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Cheaper at launch: $120 vs $175
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Lava Play Ultra scores 14 points higher (53/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 40 — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $55. Tecno Spark 40 was $55 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100).
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 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40?
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 40?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra 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 Ultra (55/100 vs 30/100).