Lava Play Max vs Redmi 17C
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 17C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 32/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 17C has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 17C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 17C
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 17C better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 17C, the Lava Play Max scores 16 points higher (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 17C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1640 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 17C
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 17C
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 17C
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 17C, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 17C by 145.3% 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 17C (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 17C (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Redmi 17C — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 17C — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 17C?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 17C?
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 30/100).