Lava Play Max vs Redmi K100
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi K100 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi K100 is faster in AnTuTu (3,298,726 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi K100
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Redmi K100 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3298726 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi K100, the Redmi K100 scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi K100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3298726 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 10000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi K100
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K100
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K100
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi K100, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K100 leads Lava Play Max by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K100 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (80/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi K100?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi K100 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi K100?
The Redmi K100 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.