Lava Play Max vs Oppo Reno9 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Oppo Reno9 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno9 Pro leads — 56/100 vs 48/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Oppo Reno9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,092,605 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Oppo Reno9 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Oppo Reno9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1092605 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1139 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3842 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Higher performance (62/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Oppo Reno9 Pro, the Oppo Reno9 Pro scores 8 points higher (56/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Oppo Reno9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8100-Max | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 1092605 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1139 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3842 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, ColorOS 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 950 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.3×74.2×7.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 174 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno9 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Oppo Reno9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Oppo Reno9 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno9 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno9 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro edges out the Lava Play Max by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Oppo Reno9 Pro — 56/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro leads on performance (62/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Oppo Reno9 Pro?
The Oppo Reno9 Pro is a better fit for active users.