Lava Play Max vs Redmi A5
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi A5 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 36/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi A5 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 32 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Play Max scores 12 points higher (48/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100). 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 A5 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7250 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 600 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 1800 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1640x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 (Go Edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.7×77.8×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 193 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 32MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1640x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
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 notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 32/100).
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 A5 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Redmi A5 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi A5 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi A5?
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 32/100).