Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Lava Play Max scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2047 | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 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
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 58.6% 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 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
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 43/100).