Lava Play Max vs Realme Note 50
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Note 50 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 25/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme Note 50
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1250
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Realme Note 50 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme Note 50, the Lava Play Max scores 23 points higher (48/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (55/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme Note 50 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1250 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Realme UI T | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.2×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Note 50
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Note 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 (55/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Realme Note 50 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Realme Note 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Realme Note 50 by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Note 50 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Note 50?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme Note 50?
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 16/100).