Side-by-side technical data
Lava Play Max vs Honor Play 70 Plus
Comparison between Lava Play Max and Honor Play 70 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava and Honor.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Lava Play Max suits buyers who prioritize a sharper display and stronger performance; Honor Play 70 Plus is the better fit for more battery and storage. Both have an overall score of 6.0, so the choice comes down to those priorities.
Lava’s display has 1080 × 2400 px and 392 ppi, versus 720 × 1610 px and 261 ppi on Honor; it also uses 90% of the front, compared with 85%. Lava scores 727,800 in AnTuTu versus 475,000 and uses LPDDR5 RAM instead of LPDDR4. Honor counters with 256 GB maximum storage versus 128 GB, and IP65 resistance versus IP54.
Honor’s battery is 7,000 mAh with 45 W charging; Lava’s is 5,000 mAh with 33 W charging. Honor has a rear ultrawide camera while Lava has none, and its front camera is 32 MP versus 8 MP. Lava adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, against Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 on Honor; Honor includes NFC, while Lava has a 3.5 mm audio jack.
Lava Play Max
Lava Play Max is the better buy for buyers who want a sharper display and stronger performance; it scores 727,800 in AnTuTu.
Honor Play 70 Plus
Honor Play 70 Plus is the better buy for buyers who prioritize battery and cameras, with 7,000 mAh and a 32 MP front camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Lava Play Max, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.7 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 6.5 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Play Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 727,800
- against 475,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4
Honor Play 70 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Resistance Features
- IP65
- against IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 619 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 727,800 Best value | 475,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Kryo: 2 × 2.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 + 6 × 2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, White, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm | 8.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 207 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % Best value | 85 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP65 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.77″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,610 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 261 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 120Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Cooling System, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G CDMA BC0, 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, UMTS, CDMA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
Audio
| Specification | Play Max | Play 70 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
