Lava Play Max vs Realme Neo7
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme Neo7
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme Neo7, the Realme Neo7 scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme Neo7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2550332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2249 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 7352 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1264x2780 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Realme Neo7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Lava Play Max by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 is a bit better (35/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Realme Neo7?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Neo7 — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme Neo7?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.