Lava Play Max vs Nokia 3
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 14/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 73,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia 3
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia 3, the Lava Play Max scores 34 points higher (48/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (66/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (46/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek MT6737 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 73398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 141 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 594 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 2630 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 5W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 7.0 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 140 g | |
| Launch price | — | $159 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia 3 by 1098.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (55/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (66/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia 3 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (46/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 34 points (48/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 3 — 14/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 3?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia 3?
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 0/100).