Lava Play Max vs Lava Virat Curve 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Lava Virat Curve 5G (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads — 52/100 vs 48/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Virat Curve 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Lava Virat Curve 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 995
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Lava Virat Curve 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Lava Virat Curve 5G, the Lava Virat Curve 5G scores 4 points higher (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Lava Virat Curve 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Dimensity 7100 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 785352 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 995 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2925 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Virat Curve 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Lava Virat Curve 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Lava Virat Curve 5G by 12.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Lava Virat Curve 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Virat Curve 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Virat Curve 5G edges out the Lava Play Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Virat Curve 5G — 52/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Lava Virat Curve 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Virat Curve 5G (79/100 vs 66/100).