Lava Play Max vs Redmi Note 17 4G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Note 17 4G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 4G has the bigger battery (7700 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 505,682).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi Note 17 4G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1558
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Redmi Note 17 4G better?
- Bigger battery: 7700 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi Note 17 4G, the Lava Play Max scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G leads (63/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi Note 17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.0" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2396 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7700 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 169.7×79.1×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $165 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Note 17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7.0" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2396
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 17 4G
- 7700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi Note 17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Redmi Note 17 4G by 74.0% 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 notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 4G (55/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G is a bit better (78/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 17 4G notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Redmi Note 17 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Note 17 4G — 46/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Note 17 4G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi Note 17 4G?
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 36/100).