Huawei Y6p vs Lava Play Ultra
The Huawei Y6p (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $175. 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 177,554); the Lava Play Ultra is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Y6p
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Huawei Y6p better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 723
- Faster charging: 33W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 182g vs 185g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 33/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Y6p 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 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Huawei Y6p — 16/100, 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 Huawei Y6p (55/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (79/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Y6p are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Y6p | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.3" LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×74.1×9.0 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Y6p
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Y6p
- 6.3" LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Y6p
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Y6p and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Huawei Y6p by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Huawei Y6p was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (55/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p (79/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Y6p (39/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Huawei Y6p are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Y6p or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Y6p by 32 points (53/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Y6p and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Huawei Y6p has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Y6p or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Y6p or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Y6p 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 33/100).