Launched on December 9, 2025, Lava Play Max 5G targets budget gamers with strong performance and cooling tech. In budget price, phone offers premium features like a vapour chamber and Dimensity 7300 chipset.
The Lava Play Max 5G succeeds the August 2025 launched Lava Play Ultra 5G, with upgrades in display and cooling setup.
6.72-inch FHD+ LCD Display
The Lava Play Max 5G features a 6.72-inch FHD+ (1080×2400 pixels) LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, ideal for smooth gaming and scrolling. It offers 446 PPI density, 700 nits HBM brightness, and 16.7M color depth for vibrant visuals.
The display handles high refresh rates well during multitasking, aided by the vapour chamber cooling to prevent throttling. The typical brightness at around 600 nits while peaking higher in sunlight. It is suited for budget users seeking value over premium AMOLED panels.
MediaTek Dimensity Processor with Android 15
The Lava Play Max 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset, a 4nm octa-core processor designed for efficient gaming and multitasking in the budget segment. It features four Cortex-A78 cores at up to 2.5GHz for high performance and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz for efficiency, paired with Mali-G615 MC2 GPU.
The Lava Play Max 5G runs Android 15 out of the box, providing a clean stock-like experience with minimal bloatware for smooth performance. Lava promises 2 years of OS upgrades and 3 years of security patches, ensuring longevity in the budget segment.
5000mAh Battery with 33W Fast Charging
The Lava Play Max 5G packs a 5,000mAh Li-Polymer battery, delivering all-day usage for gaming and multitasking in its budget segment. The battery lasts 7-8 hours of screen-on time for mixed usage including gaming, streaming, and social media
Phone supports 33W wired fast charging via USB Type-C, achieving a full charge in 83 minutes with the included adapter.
50MP Rear with 8MP Selfie Camera
The Lava Play Max 5G features a dual rear camera setup led by a 50MP wide-angle primary sensor with PDAF, EIS, and LED flash, supporting 4K at 30fps video recording. It includes modes like Night, AI, HDR, Portrait, Panorama, Slow Motion, Pro, and Google Lens integration.
An 8MP front camera with screen flash handles 1080p at 30fps selfies and video calls
6/8GB RAM with 128GB Storage
Lava Play Max 5G offers two RAM and storage variants in India: 6GB LPDDR4X RAM with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage. Both models support up to 8GB virtual RAM expansion for enhanced multitasking and gaming. Phone also support microSDXC storage up to 1TB via a shared SIM slot.
Resistance, Biometric and Protection
Lava Play Max 5G includes standard security features like a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for quick unlocking and face unlock via the 8MP front camera.
Additional protection include a Secure Folder for private apps/files, app encryption, and pattern/ PIN/ password options.
Phone carries an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, protecting against light splashes and dust ingress but not full submersion.
Connectivity and Color Options
Lava Play Max 5G supports dual Nano-SIM 5G connectivity with SA/NSA bands, alongside 4G LTE, 3G HSPA, and 2G GSM for broad network coverage. Wireless connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2 (A2DP, LE), and GPS for precise navigation.
Phone support USB Type-C 2.0 port for charging, data transfer, and OTG connectivity while 3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio. Phone does not support NFC for contactless payments.
Lava Play Max 5G is available in two color options in India: Deccan Black and Himalayan White
Price Under ₹15,000
Lava Play Max 5G is priced at ₹12,999 for the base variant of 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while higher variant of 8GB RAM and 128GB storage is priced at ₹14,499. Phone is presently available at selected offline retail stores in India with finance options as well.