HMD Fusion vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Fusion (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Fusion
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Fusion better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2115
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Fusion vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Fusion | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×75.5×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 203 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Fusion
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Fusion
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Fusion
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Fusion and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Fusion by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Fusion (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Fusion notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (49/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max edges out the HMD Fusion by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Fusion and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Fusion has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Fusion leads on camera score (49/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Fusion or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the HMD Fusion 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 44/100).