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Lava Play Max vs Tecno Spark 40 4G

What Play Max does better (7) and where Spark 40 4G wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Lava Play Max
Lava · 2025Play Max
6.6Score
7 advantages≈ $130
vs
Tecno Spark 40 4G
Tecno · 2025Spark 40 4G
6.9Score
6 advantages≈ $120
Higher score
6.4Display5.8
5.7Camera4.6
6.0Battery7.9
4.7Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Play MaxSpark 40 4G
77.4 × 166.68.477 × 165.67.7
Play MaxSpark 40 4GDifference
Height166.6 mm165.6 mm+1 mm
Width77.4 mm77 mm+0.4 mm
Thickness8.4 mm7.7 mm+0.7 mm

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Play Max better than Spark 40 4G?

  1. Pixel density392 ppi vs 263 ppi+49%
  2. Process4 nm vs 12 nm3×
  3. CPU frequency2.5 GHz vs 2 GHz+25%
  4. Max video4K vs 1080p
  5. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  6. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 4+50%
  7. Screen-to-body ratio96.5% vs 84.2%+15%

Why is Spark 40 4G better than Play Max?

  1. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  2. NFCNo · Play Max: Yes
  3. Stereo speakersNo · Play Max: Yes
  4. Wired charging33 W vs 45 W+36%
  5. Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 5,200 mAh+4%
  6. Thickness8.4 mm vs 7.7 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Lava Play MaxLava Play Max≈ $1306.6
Design
Weight193 g—
Thickness8.4 mm7.7 mm
Height166.6 mm165.6 mm
Width77.4 mm77 mm
Ingress protectionIP54IP64
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursDeccan Black, Himalayan WhiteInk Black, Titanium Grey, Veil White, Mirage Blue, Sun Orange
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
PanelLCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px1,600 px
Pixel density392 ppi263 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness700 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio96.5%84.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 7300Mediatek Helio G81
Chip makerMediaTekMediaTek
Process4 nm12 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.5 GHz2 GHz
GPUMali-G615 MC2Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,200 mAh
Wired charging33 W45 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYes—
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.2—
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version2—
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensorsFingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15
PlatformAndroidAndroid
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