Lava Play Max vs Redmi 17C 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 17C 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 17C 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 17C 5G, the Lava Play Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 17C 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $139 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 17C 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 17C 5G 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, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 17C 5G is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Redmi 17C 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 17C 5G — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 17C 5G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 17C 5G?
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 43/100).