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 MediaTek Helio G36. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 25/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi A5
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 781
- 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)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi A5 better?
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi A5, the Lava Play Max scores 23 points higher (48/100 vs 25/100). 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 Redmi A5 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi A5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G36 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 193858 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 189 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 781 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi A5
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi A5
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi A5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi A5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi A5 by 353.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (55/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi A5 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi A5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Redmi A5 by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
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 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi A5?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 11/100).
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 11/100).