Lava Play Max vs Oppo Reno8 (China)
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno8 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Oppo Reno8 (China)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Oppo Reno8 (China) scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Oppo Reno8 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno8 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Oppo Reno8 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno8 (China) leads Lava Play Max by 7.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) edges out the Lava Play Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
The Oppo Reno8 (China) leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Oppo Reno8 (China) (37/100 vs 30/100).