Lava Play Max vs Vivo Y21d
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y21d (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Max leads — 48/100 vs 38/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y21d has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21d doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo Y21d
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 580
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1750
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y21d better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo Y21d, the Lava Play Max scores 10 points higher (48/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max leads (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d leads (58/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (66/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo Y21d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $110 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y21d
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y21d
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y21d
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- 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 Y21d (55/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21d (66/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y21d is a bit better (58/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Max is noticeably better than the Vivo Y21d — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y21d — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y21d?
The Lava Play Max leads on performance (55/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo Y21d?
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).