Lava Play Max vs Nokia G400
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia G400
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 477542
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1816
- Faster charging: 33W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Nokia G400 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia G400, the Lava Play Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100. In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia G400 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 477542 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1816 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G400
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G400
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G400
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia G400, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia G400 by 84.2% 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 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 66/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia G400 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia G400?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Nokia G400 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G400?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia G400 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia G400?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia G400?
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 41/100).