Lava Play Max vs TCL K70
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the TCL K70 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL K70
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes TCL K70 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 K70, the Lava Play Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL K70 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $149 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL K70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads TCL K70 by 52.8% 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 is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL K70 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 K70?
The Lava Play Max edges out the TCL K70 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL K70?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL K70 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the TCL K70?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL K70?
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 44/100).