Lava Play Max vs Realme Neo8
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 48/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Realme Neo8
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 29 points higher (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (56/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Lava Play Max by 72.7% 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 Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (56/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (71/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 29 points (77/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Realme Neo8?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.