Lava Play Max vs Tecno Spark 50 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Spark 50 5G has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Tecno Spark 50 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2047
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Tecno Spark 50 5G, the Lava Play Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Tecno Spark 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 581041 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 803 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1576 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $160 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Tecno Spark 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 51.4% 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 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 50 5G?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Tecno Spark 50 5G by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Tecno Spark 50 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Tecno Spark 50 5G — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Tecno Spark 50 5G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Tecno Spark 50 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Spark 50 5G (58/100 vs 46/100).