Lava Play Max vs Lava Play Ultra
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 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 Play Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Lava Play Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 66/100).