Infinix Hot 40i vs Lava Play Max
The Infinix Hot 40i (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 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 40i
Lava Play Max
What makes Infinix Hot 40i better?
- Overall rating 29/100
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 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 40i vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 40i | 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 | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13, XOS 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $100 | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 40i
- 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
Infinix Hot 40i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 40i and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Infinix Hot 40i by 62.1% 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (55/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 40i (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 40i are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 40i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 40i and the Lava Play Max?
The Infinix Hot 40i has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 40i or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 40i 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).