Lava Play Max vs Poco F9 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco F9 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco F9 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 48/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F9 Pro has the bigger battery (6330 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Poco F9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,228,426 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco F9 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Poco F9 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3228426 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 6330 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco F9 Pro, the Poco F9 Pro scores 36 points higher (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco F9 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3228426 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1156x2510 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6330 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.3×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $699 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco F9 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco F9 Pro
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1156x2510
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco F9 Pro
- 6330 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco F9 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F9 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 72.8% 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 Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (95/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco F9 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 36 points (84/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco F9 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco F9 Pro — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco F9 Pro?
The Poco F9 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.