HMD Aura vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-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 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Overall rating 21/100
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 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). 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 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 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 | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Aura 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 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Aura (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 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 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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).