Lava Play Max vs Realme C73
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C73 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C73 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme C73 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme C73
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C73 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme C73, 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). 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 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme C73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| 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 | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 625 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 197 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C73
- Main: 32MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C73
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C73
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Realme C73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Realme C73 by 66.5% 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
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 is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C73 is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Realme C73 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 C73?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C73 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C73?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme C73?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Realme C73 (60/100 vs 46/100).