Infinix Zero 5G 2023 vs Lava Play Max
The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1080, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 731,937); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Zero 5G 2023
Lava Play Max
What makes Infinix Zero 5G 2023 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1032 vs 1011
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 731937
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2507
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Play Max scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Zero 5G 2023 | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 731937 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1032 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2507 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, XOS 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 168.7×76.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Zero 5G 2023
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Infinix Zero 5G 2023
- 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
Infinix Zero 5G 2023
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Infinix Zero 5G 2023 by 16.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 and the Lava Play Max?
The Infinix Zero 5G 2023 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Should you choose the Infinix Zero 5G 2023 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 52/100).