HMD Pulse+ vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Pulse+ (2024) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 34/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Pulse+
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Pulse+ better?
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Pulse+ vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 14 points higher (48/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Pulse+ | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 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 | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Pulse+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Pulse+
- 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 Pulse+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Pulse+ and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Pulse+ by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the HMD Pulse+ (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the HMD Pulse+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the HMD Pulse+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the HMD Pulse+ and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Pulse+ has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Pulse+ or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the HMD Pulse+ 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 27/100).