Lava Play Max vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,112,047 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Redmi Turbo 5
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2112047 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (77/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 2112047 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Lava Play Max by 58.3% 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 Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (77/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (77/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.