Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 48/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 27 points higher (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max leads (46/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (73/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Lava Play Max by 71.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (73/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (46/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 27 points (75/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.