Lava Play Max vs Nokia G42
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia G42 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 477,542).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia G42
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
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Nokia G42 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia G42, the Lava Play Max scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). 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, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia G42 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 560 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 165.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia G42
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia G42
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia G42
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia G42, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia G42 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, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia G42 (66/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G42 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Nokia G42 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nokia G42?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia G42 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia G42?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia G42?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 44/100).