Lava Play Max vs Meizu 20 Classic
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Meizu 20 Classic (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Meizu 20 Classic leads — 64/100 vs 48/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the Meizu 20 Classic is faster in AnTuTu (1,757,044 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Meizu 20 Classic
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Meizu 20 Classic better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1757044 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Meizu 20 Classic, the Meizu 20 Classic scores 16 points higher (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Meizu 20 Classic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1757044 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.9×73.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Meizu 20 Classic
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Meizu 20 Classic
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Meizu 20 Classic
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Meizu 20 Classic, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Meizu 20 Classic leads Lava Play Max by 49.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (76/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Meizu 20 Classic notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Meizu 20 Classic is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Meizu 20 Classic and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (47/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Meizu 20 Classic — 64/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic leads on performance (76/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Meizu 20 Classic?
The Meizu 20 Classic is a better fit for active users.