Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy A03s
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A03s (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. 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 199,111); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A03s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy A03s
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 828
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A03s better?
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A03s, 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 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (55/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy A03s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.5" 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 | |
| OS | Android 15 | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.2×75.9×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 196 g | |
| Launch price | — | $130 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A03s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy A03s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Samsung Galaxy A03s by 341.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (55/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (66/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A03s is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A03s by 23 points (48/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A03s — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy A03s?
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 19/100).