Lava Play Ultra vs Tecno Spark 8C
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 8C (2022) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A; launch prices were $175 and $100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 24/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Tecno Spark 8C
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 191g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 53/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 8C better?
- Cheaper at launch: $100 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Tecno Spark 8C, the Lava Play Ultra scores 29 points higher (53/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Lava Play Ultra — 74/100, Tecno Spark 8C — 36/100; 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 8C (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (71/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Tecno Spark 8C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | 164.6×76.0×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $175 | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 8C
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 8C
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 8C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Tecno Spark 8C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Tecno Spark 8C by 472.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $75. Tecno Spark 8C was $75 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 8C notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C (71/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 8C?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8C by 29 points (53/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Tecno Spark 8C?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Tecno Spark 8C — 24/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Tecno Spark 8C?
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 8C?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Tecno Spark 8C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 32/100).