Lava Play Max vs Vivo X500
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Lava Play Max by 77.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.