Infinix Smart 20 vs Lava Play Max
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 20 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Lava Play Max
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). 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 Smart 20 (55/100 vs 30/100). 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $149 | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Infinix Smart 20 by 59.2% 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 Smart 20 (55/100 vs 30/100).
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 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Infinix Smart 20 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Max?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 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 30/100).