Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 44/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 607,489).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 607489
- 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)
- Better display (66/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (31/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, the Lava Play Max scores 4 points higher (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2408x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 206 g | |
| Launch price | — | $179 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy M14 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 44.8% 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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (31/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 44/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Max (66/100 vs 54/100).