Lava Play Max vs Poco M6
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 40/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 513,809); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco M6
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 732
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1954
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Poco M6 better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco M6, the Lava Play Max scores 8 points higher (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco M6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 513809 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 732 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1954 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1600x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 / MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 168.0×78.0×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 195 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M6
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco M6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco M6 by 71.2% 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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco M6 (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco M6 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M6?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Poco M6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco M6?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M6 — 40/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M6?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco M6?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 43/100).