Lava Play Max vs Redmi 3S
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 3S (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 180,440); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 3S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 3S
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4100 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 3S better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 3S, the Lava Play Max scores 27 points higher (48/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 3S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 5.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4100 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB / 32GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 139.3×69.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 144 g | |
| Launch price | — | $120 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 3S
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 3S
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 3S
- 4100 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 3S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 3S by 387.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 3S (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 3S by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 3S — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 3S?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 3S?
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 11/100).