Lava Play Max vs TCL 503
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 503 (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL 503 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL 503
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes TCL 503 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL 503, the Lava Play Max scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 503 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL 503 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL 503 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 350 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | $115 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 503
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 503
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 503
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL 503, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL 503 by 472.5% 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 significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL 503 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 503 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL 503 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 503?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL 503 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL 503?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL 503 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 503?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 503?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL 503?
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 9/100).