Lava Play Max vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 48/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (79/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 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 Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (83/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (79/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 37 points (85/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.