HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 16/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 32 points higher (48/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $65 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 32 points (48/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the Lava Play Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 31/100).