Lava Play Max vs Redmi 12C
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 12C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 25/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 348,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 12C
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 12C better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 12C, 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 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 12C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1650 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 45 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.8×76.4×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1650
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 12C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 12C by 152.4% 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 notably outperforms the Redmi 12C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C (30/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 12C are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 12C by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 12C — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 12C?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 12C?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 32/100).