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).

The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Lava Play Max by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Lava Play Max

Performance 55
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability —
Value for money —

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

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
30
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Lava Play Max

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Lava Play Max

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Lava Play Max MediaTek Dimensity 7300
48/100
879714 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100
879714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Lava Play Max

Price unknown

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Detailed 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).