Lava Play Max vs TCL 605
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the TCL 605 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL 605
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
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL 605, the Lava Play Max scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 605 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 605 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $169 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL 605, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL 605 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 605 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL 605 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL 605 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the TCL 605 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL 605 — 36/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL 605?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL 605?
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).