HMD Skyline vs Lava Play Ultra
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the HMD Skyline leads — 62/100 vs 53/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 798,429); the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Lava Play Ultra
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 1011
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Lighter: 182g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 45/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Lava Play Ultra, the HMD Skyline scores 9 points higher (62/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads HMD Skyline by 9.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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HMD Skyline
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the HMD Skyline is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the HMD Skyline significantly outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (75/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the HMD Skyline (71/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Skyline edges out the Lava Play Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Skyline leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the HMD Skyline (75/100 vs 39/100).