Lava Play Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Play Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Play Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Play Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | $175 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Play Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Lava Play Ultra by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Play Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Lava Play Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Play Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Lava Play Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.