Lava Virat Curve 5G vs Tecno Spark 40
The Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Tecno Spark 40 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 39/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5200); the Lava Virat Curve 5G is faster in AnTuTu (785,352 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Virat Curve 5G
Tecno Spark 40
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 785352 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 995 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher performance (54/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Virat Curve 5G vs the Tecno Spark 40, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 13 points higher (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (54/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Virat Curve 5G | Tecno Spark 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×77.0×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Tecno Spark 40
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 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 Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 40
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Virat Curve 5G and Tecno Spark 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Virat Curve 5G leads Tecno Spark 40 by 119.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Virat Curve 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (54/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Tecno Spark 40 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 40 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Tecno Spark 40 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Virat Curve 5G or the Tecno Spark 40?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G leads on performance (54/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Virat Curve 5G 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 Virat Curve 5G (54/100 vs 30/100).