Lava Play Max vs TCL P80 Pro 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the TCL P80 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads — 57/100 vs 48/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the TCL P80 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5000); the TCL P80 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
TCL P80 Pro 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes TCL P80 Pro 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the TCL P80 Pro 5G, the TCL P80 Pro 5G scores 9 points higher (57/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G leads (61/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | TCL P80 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2766 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | $279 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 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 P80 Pro 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
TCL P80 Pro 5G
- 5800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and TCL P80 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
TCL P80 Pro 5G 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 P80 Pro 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the TCL P80 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (61/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G 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 P80 Pro 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the TCL P80 Pro 5G — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
The TCL P80 Pro 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the TCL P80 Pro 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the TCL P80 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 66/100).