Lava Play Max vs Poco X4 NFC
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Poco X4 NFC (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X4 NFC leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X4 NFC has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Poco X4 NFC
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Poco X4 NFC better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (44/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Poco X4 NFC, the Poco X4 NFC scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC leads (56/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Poco X4 NFC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5160 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 67W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Poco X4 NFC
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X4 NFC
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Poco X4 NFC
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Poco X4 NFC, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Poco X4 NFC by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Poco X4 NFC are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (44/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X4 NFC is a bit better (56/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Poco X4 NFC?
The Poco X4 NFC edges out the Lava Play Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Poco X4 NFC?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Poco X4 NFC — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Poco X4 NFC?
The Poco X4 NFC leads on camera score (44/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Poco X4 NFC?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Poco X4 NFC (44/100 vs 30/100).