Lava Play Max vs Vivo Y05
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y05 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 33/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y05 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y05 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo Y05
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 performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y05 better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo Y05, the Lava Play Max scores 15 points higher (48/100 vs 33/100). 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 Y05 (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo Y05 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $90 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y05
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y05
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y05
- 6500 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 Y05 (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max is a bit better (66/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y05 (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y05 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y05 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo Y05?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y05 — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Lava Play Max leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y05?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo Y05?
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).