Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Lava Play Max scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). 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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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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 Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Play Max edges out the Samsung Galaxy M17e by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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).