Lava Play Max vs Redmi A2+
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi A2+ (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 21/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2+ doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi A2+
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 781
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- 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 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A2+ better?
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi A2+, 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 "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Redmi A2+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi A2+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 400 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $85 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A2+
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A2+
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A2+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi A2+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi A2+ by 353.8% 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 A2+ (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi A2+ (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Redmi A2+ are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A2+?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A2+ by 27 points (48/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi A2+?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi A2+ — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A2+?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A2+?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi A2+?
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).