Lava Play Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 54/100 vs 48/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 6 points higher (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro are nearly equal (46/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro edges out the Lava Play Max by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (79/100 vs 66/100).