Lava Play Max vs Realme C85 4G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme C85 4G (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C85 4G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme C85 4G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1396
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Realme C85 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme C85 4G, 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G leads (60/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme C85 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.2×78.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $145 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme C85 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C85 4G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme C85 4G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Realme C85 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Realme C85 4G by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme C85 4G (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Realme C85 4G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C85 4G is a bit better (60/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Realme C85 4G 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 C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme C85 4G — 42/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme C85 4G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme C85 4G?
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 34/100).