Infinix Hot 50 vs Lava Play Max
The Infinix Hot 50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 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 Infinix Hot 50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50
Lava Play Max
What makes Infinix Hot 50 better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50 vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). 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, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 50
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 50 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Infinix Hot 50 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, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Infinix Hot 50 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50 and the Lava Play Max?
The Infinix Hot 50 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50 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).