Infinix Smart 20 vs Lava Play Ultra
The Infinix Smart 20 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $149 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 33/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Infinix Smart 20 has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 64 MP; the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 20
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Infinix Smart 20 better?
- Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $175
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 46/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1416
- Faster charging: 33W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 20 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 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (39/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Infinix Smart 20 — 40/100, 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 20 (55/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Smart 20 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 20 | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1576x720 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×78.8×7.7 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 20
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1576x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 20
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Smart 20 and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Infinix Smart 20 by 59.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $26. Infinix Smart 20 was $26 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (55/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Play Ultra notably outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (48/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra and the Infinix Smart 20 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 20 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 20 by 20 points (53/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 20 and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Infinix Smart 20 has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 20 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 20 or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 20 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).