Lava Play Max vs Redmi 12
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 12 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 39/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 365,001).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 12
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1375
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Redmi 12 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 12, the Lava Play Max scores 9 points higher (48/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G88 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 365001 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 430 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1375 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 198 g | |
| Launch price | — | $150 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 12
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 12
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 12
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 12 by 141.0% 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 Redmi 12 (55/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 12 (66/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 12 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Redmi 12 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 12 — 39/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 12?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 12?
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 29/100).