Lava Play Max vs Nokia 8 V 5G UW
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Nokia 8 V 5G UW better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (47/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia 8 V 5G UW, the Lava Play Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia 8 V 5G UW | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.9×78.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 230 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia 8 V 5G UW
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia 8 V 5G UW, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia 8 V 5G UW by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (47/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Nokia 8 V 5G UW by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia 8 V 5G UW — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Nokia 8 V 5G UW leads on camera score (47/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia 8 V 5G UW?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia 8 V 5G UW (47/100 vs 30/100).