HMD Aura vs Lava Play Ultra
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 21/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 13 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 153,667); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Lava Play Ultra
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 182g
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 846
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 32 points higher (53/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Aura (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads HMD Aura by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Aura
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Aura (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Aura are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 32 points (53/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Aura or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Lava Play Ultra (79/100 vs 32/100).