HMD Aura 2 vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Aura 2 (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 20/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura 2
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Aura 2 better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- 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)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura 2 vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 28 points higher (48/100 vs 20/100). 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 "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura 2 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 Go | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura 2
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura 2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura 2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura 2 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Aura 2 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (66/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura 2 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Aura 2 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura 2 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura 2 by 28 points (48/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura 2 and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Aura 2 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 2 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura 2 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 2 over the Lava Play Max?
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).