Lava Blaze Duo vs Lava Play Ultra
The Lava Blaze Duo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7025, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $219 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 51/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 668,462); the Lava Play Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Duo doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Duo
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Lava Blaze Duo better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 668462
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 969
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2321
- Lighter: 182g vs 186g
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $219
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 49/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Duo vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 2 points higher (53/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Lava Blaze Duo — 58/100, 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 49/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Duo | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7025 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 668462 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 969 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2321 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 33W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.9×8.5 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Duo
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Lava Play Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Duo
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Duo and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Lava Blaze Duo by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Lava Play Ultra was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 49/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Blaze Duo and the Lava Play Ultra are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Lava Blaze Duo by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Duo and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Blaze Duo has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Duo or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 49/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Duo over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Lava Play Ultra (71/100 vs 62/100).