Lava Play Max vs TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 48/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (61/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra scores 9 points higher (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (61/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 850 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 174.5×81.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $329 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 7.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads Lava Play Max by 7.7% 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 TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (61/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra edges out the Lava Play Max by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
The TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra leads on camera score (61/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra (61/100 vs 30/100).