HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs Lava Play Ultra
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $180 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 48/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro doesn't; the Lava Play Ultra is noticeably lighter (182g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
Lava Play Ultra
What makes HMD Vibe 2 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 1980
- Lighter: 182g vs 197g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $180
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe 2 Pro vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 5 points higher (53/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). Value score: HMD Vibe 2 Pro — 62/100, 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 "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe 2 Pro | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $175 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe 2 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe 2 Pro and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads HMD Vibe 2 Pro by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $5. Lava Play Ultra was $5 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the HMD Vibe 2 Pro is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the HMD Vibe 2 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe 2 Pro and the Lava Play Ultra?
The HMD Vibe 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe 2 Pro or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 2 Pro 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 66/100).