Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. Both devices score the same overall rating of 48/100. Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
The Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G received the same MobileRank rating — 48/100. In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 45.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Both devices scored 48/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
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 46/100).