Side-by-side technical data
Lava Play Max vs Realme 16T
Comparison between Lava Play Max and Realme 16T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Lava and Realme.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Lava Play Max, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 727,800
- against 649,327
- 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
Realme 16T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 727,800 Best value | 649,327 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 385 |
Design
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Red, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.4 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.6 mm | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 90 % |
| Body Materials | Glass | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | — | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,200 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 392 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Cooling System, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | 6 years |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| 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 GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Play Max | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5268 |
