Lava Play Max vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 48/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 42 points higher (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (81/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 42 points (90/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.