Lava Play Max vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 879,714); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2577
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1011
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Lava Play Max by 9.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Lava Play Max by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (79/100 vs 66/100).