Lava Play Max 5G vs Pixel 10 Pro: Which One Should You Buy?
Pixel 10 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 85.6/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Lava Play Max 5G
Pixel 10 Pro
Pixel 10 Pro wins 6 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- SpeedPixel 10 Pro4995
- Camerafrom specsTie8383
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfiePixel 10 Pro4088
- BatteryPixel 10 Pro5678
- Displayfrom specsPixel 10 Pro6692
- ConnectivityPixel 10 Pro52100
- SecurityPixel 10 Pro34100
- ValueNot enough data
- Lava Play Max 5G has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh
- Lava Play Max 5G charges faster33W vs 30W
- Lava Play Max 5G has the bigger screen6.72" vs 6.3"
- Lava Play Max 5G is lighter193 g vs 207 g
- Pixel 10 Pro has a sharper selfie camera42 MP vs 8 MP
- Pixel 10 Pro has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.4
- Pixel 10 Pro has more RAM16 GB vs 8 GB
- Pixel 10 Pro has the faster chipGoogle Tensor G5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7300
- Pixel 10 Pro is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP54
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Pixel 10 Pro wins — BeastScore 85.6/100
The Pixel 10 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper selfie camera (42 MP vs 8 MP) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Lava Play Max 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh).
Lighter: 193 g vs 207 g (14 g less)
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · More RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Common questions
Which is better: Lava Play Max 5G or Pixel 10 Pro?
The Pixel 10 Pro is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper selfie camera (42 MP vs 8 MP) and newer Bluetooth (6 vs 5.4). The Lava Play Max 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,870 mAh). BeastScore: Lava Play Max 5G 86.0/100, Pixel 10 Pro 85.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Lava Play Max 5G and Pixel 10 Pro?
Lava Play Max 5G has a 6.72-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. Pixel 10 Pro has a 6.3-inch display and 4870 mAh battery.
How do Lava Play Max 5G and Pixel 10 Pro compare for speed?
Lava Play Max 5G scores 49/100 for performance; Pixel 10 Pro scores 95/100.
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