Lava Play Max vs Tecno Pop X
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Pop X (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Pop X
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Pop X better?
- Overall rating 33/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Pop X, the Lava Play Max scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Pop X | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $100 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pop X
- Main: 13MP f/1.85
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pop X
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pop X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pop X (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Pop X are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pop X?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Tecno Pop X — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Pop X?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pop X — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pop X?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pop X?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Pop X?
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 32/100).