Lava Play Max vs Tecno Pova 7 Neo
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2014
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Pova 7 Neo, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 575630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2014 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Pova 7 Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 52.8% 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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo edges out the Lava Play Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Pova 7 Neo?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (71/100 vs 46/100).