Lava Play Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2813
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.4×123.9×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Lava Play Max by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.