Lava Play Max vs Redmi 15a
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 15a (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 42/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 15a has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 639,225); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 15a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 15a
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2073
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi 15a better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 15a, the Lava Play Max scores 6 points higher (48/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 15a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T8300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 639225 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2073 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 210 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 15a
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 15a
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 15a
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 15a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 15a by 37.6% 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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 15a is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Redmi 15a by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 15a?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 15a — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 15a?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 15a?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 55/100).