Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 40c
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81; launch prices were $175 and $102. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 40c has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 40c
What makes Lava Play Ultra 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: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $175
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 40c, the Lava Play Ultra scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100; 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 40c (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (71/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Spark 40c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | $102 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Spark 40c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 40c by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $73. Tecno Spark 40c was $73 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 40c is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (71/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 40c — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 40c?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Spark 40c?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).