Lava Play Max vs Nokia X30
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. 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 4200); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia X30
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia X30, the Lava Play Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia X30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia X30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia X30 by 48.6% 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 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (46/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia X30?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Nokia X30 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 X30?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia X30 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia X30?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia X30?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia X30?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Lava Play Max (46/100 vs 29/100).