Infinix Hot 50 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Infinix Hot 50 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 42/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 50 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 50
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Infinix Hot 50 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $175
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 188g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 50 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 11 points higher (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Infinix Hot 50 — 60/100, 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 50 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×7.8 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 50
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 50
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 50
- 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 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Infinix Hot 50 by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Infinix Hot 50 was $35 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 50 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Hot 50 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 50 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra is noticeably better than the Infinix Hot 50 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 50 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Infinix Hot 50 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 50 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 50 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 50 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 55/100).