Lava Bold 5G vs Lava Play Max
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Bold 5G leads — 49/100 vs 48/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Lava Play Max
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Lava Play Max, the Lava Bold 5G scores 1 points higher (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Lava Play Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Lava Play Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Lava Bold 5G by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed 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 Bold 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Bold 5G edges out the Lava Play Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Lava Play Max — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Bold 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Play Max?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Lava Play Max?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Bold 5G (79/100 vs 66/100).