Lava Play Max vs TCL K70 SE
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL K70 SE (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 18/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 184,328); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the TCL K70 SE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL K70 SE
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes TCL K70 SE better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL K70 SE, the Lava Play Max scores 30 points higher (48/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 12/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (46/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL K70 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G50 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 184328 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 200 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 889 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 540x1210 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.9×76.6×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | $55 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70 SE
- Main: 5MP f/2.2
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 540x1210
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70 SE
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL K70 SE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL K70 SE by 377.3% 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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the TCL K70 SE (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE (46/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the TCL K70 SE by 30 points (48/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL K70 SE — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL K70 SE?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL K70 SE?
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 12/100).