Honor X6 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $140 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 29/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 163,723).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Honor X6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $175
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 521
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 24 points higher (53/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 leads (66/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 34/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (55/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (79/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor X6 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor X6 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Honor X6 by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Honor X6 was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (55/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (79/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 notably outperforms the Lava Play Ultra (66/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor X6 by 24 points (53/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 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).