Infinix Smart 10 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Infinix Smart 10 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $65 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 10 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 10
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Infinix Smart 10 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $65 vs $175
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1800
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 187g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 10 vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 20 points higher (53/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 10 — 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 notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (55/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Smart 10 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 10 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $65 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 10
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 10
- 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 Smart 10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $110. Infinix Smart 10 was $110 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (55/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Smart 10 are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 10 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 10 by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 10 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Infinix Smart 10 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 10 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Smart 10 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 10 over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Lava Play Ultra (39/100 vs 10/100).