Lava Play Max vs Motorola Moto G17
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Motorola Moto G17 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G17 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Motorola Moto G17
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G17 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Motorola Moto G17, the Lava Play Max scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Motorola Moto G17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 358608 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 432 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1416 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1050 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.7×76.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $142 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Motorola Moto G17
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Motorola Moto G17
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Motorola Moto G17
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Motorola Moto G17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Motorola Moto G17 by 145.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G17 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Moto G17 is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Motorola Moto G17 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Motorola Moto G17 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Motorola Moto G17 leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Motorola Moto G17?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Motorola Moto G17?
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 30/100).