Lava Play Max vs Redmi 13C
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 13C (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-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 13C
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1461
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 13C better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 13C, the Lava Play Max scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). 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 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (30/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 13C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 63 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 13C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 13C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 13C
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 13C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 13C 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 13C (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (66/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 13C (30/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 13C notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Redmi 13C — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 13C — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 13C?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 13C?
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 29/100).