Lava Play Max vs Vivo Y500 Pro
The Lava Play Max (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 48/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Max
Vivo Y500 Pro
What makes Lava Play Max better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Max vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 15 points higher (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Max | Vivo Y500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Weight | — | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $220 |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Max
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Max
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Max and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Lava Play Max by 7.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Play Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Lava Play Max are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Play Max (50/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Play Max (82/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Lava Play Max — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Lava Play Max and the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Lava Play Max has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Max or the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Max over the Vivo Y500 Pro?
The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.