Lava Play Max vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 48/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Max has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Max is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 750,481); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 2 points higher (50/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Max leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (46/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Lava Play Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (40/100 vs 30/100).