Lava Play Max vs Redmi Turbo 5 Max

The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads — 71/100 vs 48/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 Max has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,726,802 vs 879,714).

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Play Max

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability —
Value for money —

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 37
Battery 80
Portability 45
Value for money 80

What makes Lava Play Max better?


  • Overall rating 48/100

What makes Redmi Turbo 5 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2726802 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2725 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8932 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max scores 23 points higher (71/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (80/100 vs 46/100).

Redmi Turbo 5 Max: The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Lava Play Max Redmi Turbo 5 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 879714 2726802
Geekbench Single 1011 2725
Geekbench Multi 2813 8932
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 9000 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 / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP68
Dimensions — 163.0×77.9×8.2 mm
Weight — 219 g
Launch price — $300

Camera comparison

Lava Play Max

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.5
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Lava Play Max

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Lava Play Max

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi Turbo 5 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Play Max MediaTek Dimensity 7300
48/100
879714 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 Max MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
71/100 +67.7%
2726802 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads Lava Play Max by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Play Max

Price unknown

Redmi Turbo 5 Max

$300

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (80/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 23 points (71/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 Max — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi Turbo 5 Max?

The Redmi Turbo 5 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.