HMD Asha 305 Lite vs Lava Play Ultra
The HMD Asha 305 Lite (2026) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $65 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 16/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2500); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Asha 305 Lite doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 10.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Asha 305 Lite
Lava Play Ultra
What makes HMD Asha 305 Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $175
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2500 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Asha 305 Lite vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 37 points higher (53/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (46/100 vs 12/100). Value score: HMD Asha 305 Lite — 28/100, Lava Play Ultra — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (71/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Asha 305 Lite | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2813 | |
| Display | 5.0" TFT | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 480x854 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android (AOSP) | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 147.0×71.5×10.2 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $175 |
Camera comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- Main: 2MP
- Front: 2MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 5.0" TFT
- Resolution: 480x854
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Asha 305 Lite
- 2500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. HMD Asha 305 Lite was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (79/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (46/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite (71/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Asha 305 Lite by 37 points (53/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Asha 305 Lite and the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Asha 305 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Asha 305 Lite or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Asha 305 Lite over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 20/100).