Lava Play Max vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 48/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 7 points higher (55/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (74/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Play Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 46/100).