Lava Bold 5G vs Lava Play Ultra
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Lava Play Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Lava Play Ultra leads — 53/100 vs 49/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Lava Play Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Lava Play Ultra
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Lava Play Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 1980
- Lighter: 182g vs 183g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (71/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Lava Play Ultra, the Lava Play Ultra scores 4 points higher (53/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra leads (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Lava Play Ultra is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G 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 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Lava Play Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 162.1×75.4×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | $175 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Lava Play Ultra
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 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 Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Lava Play Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Lava Play Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Lava Play Ultra leads Lava Bold 5G by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed 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, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Lava Bold 5G 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 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra edges out the Lava Bold 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Lava Play Ultra — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Lava Play Ultra?
The Lava Play Ultra leads on performance (55/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G over the Lava Play Ultra?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Lava Play Ultra (55/100 vs 43/100).