Lava Play Max vs Realme C71
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme C71
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C71 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme C71, the Lava Play Max scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme C71 (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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme C71 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1604 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 725 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $146 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C71
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C71
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C71
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Realme C71 (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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Realme C71 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C71 — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C71?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme C71?
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).