Lava Play Max vs TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads — 51/100 vs 48/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better display (66/100 vs 64/100)
What makes TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro scores 3 points higher (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" 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 | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.4×80.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 64/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro 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 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro edges out the Lava Play Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
The TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the TCL NxtPaper 70 Pro (40/100 vs 30/100).