Lava Play Max vs TCL 50 NxtPaper
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 50 NxtPaper (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 50 NxtPaper has the bigger battery (5010 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL 50 NxtPaper
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)
What makes TCL 50 NxtPaper better?
- Bigger battery: 5010 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (42/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL 50 NxtPaper, the Lava Play Max scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper leads (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL 50 NxtPaper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5010 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.6×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 50 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL 50 NxtPaper, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL 50 NxtPaper by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed 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, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL 50 NxtPaper is a bit better (42/100 vs 30/100).
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 TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Max edges out the TCL 50 NxtPaper by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL 50 NxtPaper — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The TCL 50 NxtPaper leads on camera score (42/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL 50 NxtPaper?
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).