Lava Play Max vs Tecno Pova Neo
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Pova Neo (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 23/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Neo has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 163,723); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Pova Neo
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 521
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Tecno Pova Neo better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Pova Neo, the Lava Play Max scores 25 points higher (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Pova Neo | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G25 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 163723 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 185 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 521 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 480 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.4×77.3×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Pova Neo
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Pova Neo
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Pova Neo, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Pova Neo by 437.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Neo notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo by 25 points (48/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Pova Neo — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Pova Neo?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Pova Neo?
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 9/100).