Lava Play Max vs TCL 50 LE
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 50 LE (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 30/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 515,647); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 50 LE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL 50 LE
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes TCL 50 LE better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL 50 LE, the Lava Play Max scores 18 points higher (48/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (55/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (46/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL 50 LE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×75.4×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $92 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 LE
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 LE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 LE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL 50 LE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL 50 LE by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (55/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 50 LE (46/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the TCL 50 LE — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL 50 LE — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 50 LE?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL 50 LE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Play Max (46/100 vs 22/100).