Lava Play Max vs Poco C81
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco C81 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Poco C81 has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco C81 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco C81
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Poco C81 better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco C81, the Lava Play Max scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco C81 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $125 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco C81
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco C81
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco C81
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Poco C81 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco C81 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco C81 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Poco C81 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco C81 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco C81?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco C81?
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 32/100).