Lava Play Max vs Vivo T5e
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo T5e (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 31/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5e has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5e doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo T5e
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1750
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5e better?
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (49/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo T5e, the Lava Play Max scores 17 points higher (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5e and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo T5e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Unisoc T7225 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 580 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 1750 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.3×77.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $136 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5e
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5e
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5e
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo T5e (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5e and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Vivo T5e — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo T5e — 31/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo T5e?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo T5e?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Max (55/100 vs 31/100).