Lava Play Max vs Nokia XR21
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nokia XR21 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nokia XR21
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 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nokia XR21 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nokia XR21, the Lava Play Max scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 leads (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Nokia XR21 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nokia XR21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 550 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.6×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 231 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nokia XR21
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nokia XR21
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nokia XR21
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nokia XR21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Nokia XR21 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 XR21 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR21 is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Nokia XR21 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Nokia XR21 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nokia XR21 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Nokia XR21 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nokia XR21?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nokia XR21?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Nokia XR21 (43/100 vs 30/100).