Lava Play Max vs Lava Smart 4 Plus
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Lava Smart 4 Plus (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Smart 4 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Lava Smart 4 Plus
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Lava Smart 4 Plus better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Lava Smart 4 Plus, the Lava Play Max scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Lava Smart 4 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc SC9863A | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 153667 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 846 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×76.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Smart 4 Plus
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Lava Smart 4 Plus, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Lava Smart 4 Plus by 472.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Smart 4 Plus are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Lava Smart 4 Plus by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Smart 4 Plus — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Lava Smart 4 Plus?
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 9/100).