Lava Play Max vs Nubia NaviX Ultra
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nubia NaviX Ultra
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nubia NaviX Ultra, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nubia NaviX Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 208 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nubia NaviX Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Lava Play Max by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (96/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia NaviX Ultra — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nubia NaviX Ultra?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.