Infinix Hot 50 4G vs Lava Play Ultra
The Infinix Hot 50 4G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, 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 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50 4G
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 50 4G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $175
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 187g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50 4G vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 50 4G — 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 44/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 4G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50 4G | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×75.6×7.7 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 50 4G
- 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
Infinix Hot 50 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 50 4G and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Infinix Hot 50 4G by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Infinix Hot 50 4G was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (79/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 4G are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 4G are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Infinix Hot 50 4G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50 4G and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 50 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 50 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50 4G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50 4G 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).