Lava Play Max vs Tecno Phantom X2
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads — 62/100 vs 48/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Phantom X2 has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Phantom X2 is faster in AnTuTu (1,504,467 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Phantom X2
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1504467 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1693 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4384 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Phantom X2, the Tecno Phantom X2 scores 14 points higher (62/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Phantom X2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, HIOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Phantom X2
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Phantom X2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Phantom X2
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Phantom X2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Phantom X2 leads Lava Play Max by 41.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Phantom X2 is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Phantom X2 — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 leads on performance (71/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Phantom X2?
The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.