Lava Play Max vs Poco M7 Plus 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M7 Plus 5G (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads — 51/100 vs 48/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 Plus 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 617,626).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco M7 Plus 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 617626
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 938
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2183
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Poco M7 Plus 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco M7 Plus 5G, the Poco M7 Plus 5G scores 3 points higher (51/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco M7 Plus 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 617626 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 938 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2183 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2460x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | $168 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- Main: 108MP f/1.75
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2460x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7 Plus 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco M7 Plus 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco M7 Plus 5G by 42.4% 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 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G are nearly equal (66/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 Plus 5G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G edges out the Lava Play Max by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M7 Plus 5G — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Poco M7 Plus 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco M7 Plus 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Poco M7 Plus 5G (68/100 vs 46/100).