Lava Play Max vs Poco C65
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C65 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco C65
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 375
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1031
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco C65 better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco C65, the Lava Play Max scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (55/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C65 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco C65 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 375 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1031 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / HyperOS | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $99 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C65
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C65
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C65
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco C65, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco C65 by 152.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Poco C65 (55/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C65 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco C65 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Poco C65 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco C65 — 33/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C65?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco C65?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 25/100).