Lava Play Max vs Poco M7
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco M7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Poco M7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 476,175); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco M7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco M7
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1396
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Poco M7 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (74/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco M7, the Lava Play Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco M7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 476175 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 466 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1396 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco M7
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco M7
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco M7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco M7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco M7 by 84.7% 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 Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Poco M7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (74/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco M7 is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Poco M7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco M7 — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Poco M7?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco M7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 34/100).