HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Lava Play Max
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. Both devices score the same overall rating of 48/100. Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Lava Play Max
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 1980
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Play Max received the same MobileRank rating — 48/100. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $180 | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
Both devices scored 48/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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 43/100).