Lava Play Max vs Redmi 8
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 23/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,115); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi 8
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 795
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi 8, the Lava Play Max scores 25 points higher (48/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (55/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193115 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 199 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 795 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi 8 by 355.5% 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 8 (55/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 25 points (48/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi 8?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi 8 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi 8?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi 8?
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 12/100).