Lava Play Max vs Poco F8
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F8 leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco F8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco F8
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Poco F8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco F8, the Poco F8 scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 leads (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (86/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco F8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3126402 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F8
- 6.6" OLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco F8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F8 leads Lava Play Max by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F8 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (86/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco F8?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco F8 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco F8?
The Poco F8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.